The Joy of Intimacy: A Soulful Guide to Love, Sexuality, and Marriage by Manis Friedman

Its Good to Know Publishing. New. New Its Good to Know Publishing, 2018-01-16 New We all crave intimacy It's essential to our emotional and spiritual health, and without it we don't feel whole Yet today our culture faces an intimacy crisis Many of us, even when we're in a committed relationship, still feel painfully alone

For more than four decades, world-renowned author, counselor, and teacher Manis Friedman has empowered couples to successfully navigate their own intimacy issues and replace loneliness and unfulfilled expectations with a deeply soulful and satisfying relationship In this refreshingly frank, sensible, and at times humorous guide, Rabbi Friedman and Ricardo Adler share the deeper truths at the heart of our longing for intimacy along with practical wisdom from Jewish tradition insights anyone can use to recapture passion, save their relationship, and tap into the essence of the true intimate experience

One by one, The Joy of Intimacy exposes the myths about love, sex, and intimacy that separate rather than bring us together and shows how to overcome the greatest obstacles to a healthy intimate relationship You'll explore secrets to preserving your natural spontaneity, setting the mood for intimacy, and making your bedroom a sacred space You'll also learn how to increase your sensitivity to the sacred experience of oneness that has the power to transform every aspect of your marriage and nourish all those around you

Whether you are married or single, in a relationship or seeking to create one that is both meaningful and lasting, The Joy of Intimacy will give you the skills and confidence you need to keep your relationship alive, fresh, and fulfilling