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Intimacy Quote by Karen Kingsbury

“Intimacy and sex are totally different things. Intimacy is a bond that God brings about between two married people. It comes from years of commitment, of sharing and talking and working through problems. Years of getting to know that person better than anyone else in life. A physical relationship…” quote by Karen Kingsbury
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““Intimacy and sex are totally different things. Intimacy is a bond that God brings about between two married people. It comes from years of commitment, of sharing and talking and working through problems. Years of getting to know that person better than anyone else in life. A physical relationship with someone like that - that's intimacy. And anything less is a lie.””

Karen Kingsbury

About This Quote

Distinguishes intimacy as a deep, God‑centered marital bond built over time, contrasting it with mere physical relations, which are seen as insincere.

In simple terms: Intimacy is a lifelong, spiritual marital bond.

Key Takeaway

True intimacy requires commitment, not just sex.

Themes

relationships spirituality marriage

Mood

serious reflective

Type

didactic

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • faith‑based workshops

Key Concepts

definition of intimacy

Practical Applications

  • focus on communication to build intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What elements cultivate lasting intimacy?
  • How can couples differentiate intimacy from physicality?
A Different Perspective

The view may exclude non‑marital or secular perspectives on intimacy.

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