It’s all about the brains, baby. Whether it’s debating the big issues, creating something new, or learning together, sharing your minds makes you feel connected.

Watching documentaries together, visiting museums or exhibitions, or taking a new class can help bring you closer together. If you’re not exposing yourself to new ideas, your relationship can feel stale and disconnected.

When looking for a partner, you’re most attracted to their intelligence and how their mind works – even if it differs from yours. You love it when a partner has ideas and passions and can appreciate the same in you.

This can be challenging at times because you don’t always agree, causing disconnection and feelings of loneliness. It’s important that you know how to handle your differences, otherwise intellectual intimacy can quickly turn into conflict.

Building intellectual intimacy and a deep emotional connection with your partner requires a specific set of skills and intentional collaboration.

That’s why we created ​The Connection Cure​ – an online intimacy workshop for couples that will upgrade your communication, deepen your connection, and strengthen your relationship: