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Integrity
Integrity is a personal virtue that reflects the consistency of a person's actions that are guided by their morals and values. They do what they say they will do. They do the right thing even when no one is looking. They are dependable. A person is said to have integrity where he/she treats everyone by the same set of personal morals, because he/she has a solid belief that no one is inferior. Their insides match their outsides (in other words, congruent).
Couples build trust and dependability whenever possible, and admit mistakes when they happen. They live by their word, and honor their partner's values. They show appreciation for the other person regularly. They see it as a team victory when their partner has a good suggestion or idea, where both people contribute to success. They are honest about how they're feeling to each other, and resist "putting on a happy face" when it doesn't reflect what's really going on. Simply put, integrity = trust + honesty.
Couples build trust and dependability whenever possible, and admit mistakes when they happen. They live by their word, and honor their partner's values. They show appreciation for the other person regularly. They see it as a team victory when their partner has a good suggestion or idea, where both people contribute to success. They are honest about how they're feeling to each other, and resist "putting on a happy face" when it doesn't reflect what's really going on. Simply put, integrity = trust + honesty.
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Most people understand sexual intimacy and how it's "done." The kind of intimacy I’m referring to is the emotional kind, where you let your guard down and really allow your partner to know the good, the bad and the ugly about you. No holds barred. Allowing yourself to really see the other as he or she is and loving them anyway. Emotional intimacy is built on mutual trust and respect, and the connection that is created as a result is strong and resilient to the obstacles that life throws at us. And, it makes sexual intimacy a million times better...trust me on this one.
Independence
Each of you is a fully-functional person. You are able to take care of your needs and support yourself, if necessary. You have separate friends and interests and pursue them regularly. You are free to come and go. You don't "need" the other to thrive and/or survive; you want to be with your partner to add another element of fabulousness to your already-complete life.
(c) 2012 Robyn M. Posson
Independence
Each of you is a fully-functional person. You are able to take care of your needs and support yourself, if necessary. You have separate friends and interests and pursue them regularly. You are free to come and go. You don't "need" the other to thrive and/or survive; you want to be with your partner to add another element of fabulousness to your already-complete life.
(c) 2012 Robyn M. Posson
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