We get curious about Intellectual Attraction and Intimacy in Episode One of the Four Intimacies podcast!

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First we define the concepts of Attraction & Intimacy, as a 'practice of one' and a 'practice of two', respectively. Then we explore how Intellectual Attraction shows up in our lives, especially during out formative years. As we go deeper and discuss Intellectual Intimacy, we explore the difference between healthy and unhealthy intimacy, and how that allows us to build trust within ourselves.

At the end, I pose journal questions for listeners to reflect on regarding their own experiences with intellectual attraction and intimacy to encourage a deeper understanding of their relational dynamics.

Keywords

intellectual attraction, intimacy, trust, relationships, emotional intimacy, self-awareness, curiosity, personal growth, podcast

Chapters

00:00 Intro
00:37 Introduction to Attraction and Intimacy
05:24 Understanding Intellectual Attraction

08:12 Intimacy: Healthy vs. Unhealthy

12:15 Intellectual Intimacy & Curiosity

13:31 Intimacy as Invitation

16:13 Intimacy & Awareness

18:41 Intimacy & Free Will

20:47 Final Thoughts & Journal Questions
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JOURNAL QUESTIONS

Intellectual Attraction

1. How many ways have you been intellectually attracted to someone? What did it feel like in your body? Did you get to act on it, or not?
2. When you were able to act on an intellectual attraction, what came of it? Friendship, a fun moment, life-long bond, or… nothing? How did that make you feel?
3. After this discussion, what are you are looking for in an intellectual attraction? How does it feel to know what intellectual attraction means to you?

   
   Intellectual Intimacy

4. Moving to intimacy - have you had the experience of disagreeing, but still feeling heard?
5. Have you disagreed with someone, but still felt curious about where they were coming from?
6. Is there someone in your life you would like to do this better with? Why? What does it feel like now? What do you want it to feel like?
7. Is there someone with whom curiosity feels impossible? For them? Or for you? What does that feel like?
8. Is there someone in your life with whom you already have a practice of curiosity? What does that feel like?

The 4 Attractions and The 4 Intimacies is a framework for exploring intimacy as a healing path to build trust in relationships and trust in yourself.