Is intimacy important in a Christian marriage?

[Lamb]

Should I be intimate with my partner at all times?

 

[Jay Ross]

Hello

I am intimate with my wife all of the time, because being intimate with my wife is much bigger than just being intimate sexually.

The hardest part is learning what intimacy really means in all of its expressions.

 

[quietthinker]

Should I be intimate with my partner at all times?

well, in the supermarket might be a bit tricky but if you find a suitable spot on the beach you'll just need to be mindful of the sand

 

[Lambano]

Should I be intimate with my partner at all times?

Should I assume you're talking about sexual intimacy? (We men do think about that a lot.) My goodness, you'll wear the poor man out.

Yes, spiritual and emotional (and yes, sometimes physical) intimacy is important in Christian marriage. See, wasn't that easy? Can you have spiritual and emotional intimacy with your spouse at all times? That would be ideal, but this is a fallen world. Jobs and kids and money problems and disagreements and the like, you know. And may God keep you from the three A's, Adultery, Abuse and Addiction.

When my wife and I went through premarital counseling, our pastor encouraged us to develop spiritual intimacy with God first. That turned out to be wise advice.

 

[Lambano]

well, in the supermarket might be a bit tricky but if you find a suitable spot on the beach you'll just need to be mindful of the sand

Good to start my Friday morning with a chuckle!

 

[Wynona]

Should I be intimate with my partner at all times?

Ecclesiastes says there is a time for everything. While physical intimacy is very important and a huge blessing in marriage, it by itself cannot sustain a marriage.

Im thinking of couples who for whatever reason are unable to have sex. If this is the case, the commitment and marriage vows still apply as you both work through the issue.

I believe the Bible calls us to voluntarily offer our bodies to one another in marriage as a way of covering each other. Will there be times when one person asks for a break and it doesn't happen? Sure. Thats normal.

Just try not to withhold sex or as some sort of manipulation tactic to get your way.

 

[Pearl]

Intimacy with God is vital in a marriage as this relationship will give your human relationship stability. And physical intimacy with your spouse is also important as it helps tighten the bond between you so that during difficult or trying times you will have an anchor; both to God and to your life partner. It will be very difficult to live through those tough times that are part of daily life without the support of a person who knows you intimately and also without the strength we are given by the Holy Spirit.

 

[Joerg]

Of course. "a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh". Intimacy is important in marriage, no matter a Christian marriage or not.

 

[Faithfully]

Very important. God said that we shouldnt be seperated. And marriage is two seperated parts become one. Learn everything about your partner, his/her love secrets and love language. As a married woman, I found it's very important that having a healthy intimacy. We got married two years ago.