intimacy

“Blessed is the man who knows his own weakness” — Isaac of Nineveh

Isaac of Nineveh, who is also known as Abba Isaac and as Saint Isaac the Syrian, was an important figure…

March 1, 2023

The Four Noble Truths of intimate relationships

Because Buddhist teachings have been passed on by celibate monks, we often get the impression intimate relationships are no more…

December 21, 2015

Helping yourself speak your truth

Normal as they are, these inhibitions limit your autonomy, and consequently, your intimacy. Their regulation is excessive and thus unskillful.…

December 22, 2014

Intimacy with oneself, intimacy with others

You know that feeling when you're with another person, and there's an awkwardness — a sense that there's something missing?…

September 16, 2014

Patterns of closeness and independence

Intimacy and autonomy are independent dimensions, and it is their combination that counts. The qualities in each category, imperfectly summarized…

August 22, 2014