Defining intimacy is no straightforward task. Its meaning varies from relationship to relationship, and within relationships over time. In some relationships, intimacy is entwined with sex and feelings of closeness may be connected or confused with sexual feelings. In other relationships, intimacy has more to do with shared moments than sexual interactions...

Journaling has become an increasingly popular practice. Journal writing allows self expression, self exploration, and the development of self knowledge. Keeping a journal provides a way to record the details and memories of your life, preserve your thoughts and ideas, and a means to express yourself, explore new ideas, and address and -- sometimes -- resolve problems...