These mirrors were made of polished metal and the reflection always had a distortion. Faith without love is cold, and hope without love is grim. Love is the fire which kindles faith and love is the fight which turns hope into certainty. Love never fails Intimacy requires openness. Intimacy requires tenderness.
Intimacy is almost meaningless without trust.
To be open is to be tender. To be open is to be trusting. To be open, tender and trusting is to be intimate. My advice is to put your emphasis on the wisdom that comes from God and not from man.