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Anais Nin says the value of the personal relationship to all things is that it creates intimacy…

“The value of the personal relationship to all things is that it creates intimacy. . . and intimacy creates understanding. . .  and understanding creates love.” Anais Nin

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Melissa Petro says all addictions stem from…

“They say all addictions stem from a desire for intimacy.” – Melissa Petro  

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Richard Bach says the opposite of loneliness is not togetherness…

“The opposite of loneliness is not togetherness , it’s intimacy.” – Richard Bach

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Sam Keen says to take the risk of loving…

“The traditional gender ideals of the strong-silent man who plays his cards close to his chest and the mysterious woman who disguises her feelings with coyness go so far as to make a virtue of being unavailable and secretive. But … Continue reading

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Rick Warren says pretentiousness repels but authenticity attracts…

“Pretentiousness repels but authenticity attracts, and vulnerability is the pathway to intimacy.” – Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven life: What on Earth Am I Here for?

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Bertrand Russell says those who have never know the deep intimacy…

“Those who have never known the deep intimacy and the intense companionship of happy mutual love have missed the best thing that life has to give.” – Bertrand Russell

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Marianne Williamson says the ego equates emotional danger with excitement…

“The ego equates emotional danger with excitement, and claims that the nice, available person isn’t dangerous enough. The irony is that the opposite is true: available people are the ones who are dangerous, because they confront us with the possibility … Continue reading

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