Ten Ways to Ignite a Relationship With a Sensitive Introvert

By |2017-08-20T15:32:55-05:00November 14th, 2014|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Relationships, Sensuality|Tags: , , , , |

I consider myself a long-term case study in intimacy. I've put myself out there and experienced the world of dating and relationships first hand as an introvert. My own trials and errors along with the countless comments, stories and wise words from the space2live community have provided a rich and deep understanding of what introvert's want in a relationship. [...]

Introvert Relationships and Sensation Seeking: Being Your Own Amazing Soulmate Update

By |2015-09-22T16:06:06-05:00September 5th, 2014|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Personal Evolution, Relationships, Sensuality|Tags: , , , , , , , |

In July I wrote a post titled, Introvert Stops Searching for 'The One' and Gets a Life: Being Your Own Amazing Soulmate. In it, I described my intention to stop dating for three months and focus on experiencing life's riches on my own. I planned to savor my children's company, spend meaningful time with friends, do nourishing [...]

Link to Introverts and Intimacy Interview with Introvert Spring

By |2018-09-11T16:17:01-05:00August 10th, 2014|Categories: Guest Posts, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Podcast, Relationships, Sensuality|Tags: , , , |

If you want to hear a delightful discussion about dating and mating as an introvert, then please tune in to listen to my interview with Michaela of IntrovertSpring.com. We'll dish about introvert relationships and intimacy (emotional and physical).   Please click Sensual interview to listen on IntrovertSpring.com. Here's the replay in case you missed it — http://ds1.downloadtech.net/cn1086/audio/75149993211940-001.mp3 [...]

Sensation Seeking Badass: The Sexy Side of Being a Sensitive Introvert

By |2018-06-10T14:43:24-05:00August 1st, 2014|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Personal Evolution, Sensuality, Spacious Artists|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

I'm reading Anthony Bourdain's book, Kitchen Confidential, and finding myself within the pages. For those of you who don't know anything about Bourdain, he is a traveling TV star, author and chef who describes his young self as a thrill-seeking pleasure hungry sensualist. He rose to international recognition as the author of the book (Kitchen Confidential) that exposed the [...]

How Do Introverts Feel About Physical Affection? Is It As Energizing As Emotional Intimacy?

By |2015-09-22T16:06:11-05:00May 23rd, 2014|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Relationships, Sensuality|Tags: , , , , |

Introverts crave interactions of meaning and depth. Such connecting fills us up and depletes us less. Could physical touch be as fulfilling and meaningful as verbal caressing? Is connecting through touch comparable to emotional intimacy? Is physical contact more or less draining than verbal communication? Much like learning a new language, I'm deciphering the nuances and unspoken words [...]

Sensuality, Sex, Solitude and Sensitivity: An Introvert’s Recipe for Love and Pleasure

By |2015-10-20T10:00:57-05:00March 21st, 2014|Categories: Emotions and Energy, Introverts and Highly Sensitive People, Relationships, Sensuality|Tags: , , , , , , |

He slips his arms around my waist and nuzzles my neck from behind. The timber of his voice and  scratchiness of his unshaven face send a sensation cascading through my body. My knees go weak as I sauté at the stove. Chris Isaak sings on the radio, his hauntingly playful voice mingling with the fragrance of [...]

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