Over time the energy generated in romance and lovemaking provides the vitality that inspires each partner for enthusiastic creative expression in life.

The more knowledge one person has of the other, the greater the intimacy within the relationship.

Give the benefit of the doubt; assume that your beloved's intentions are life-enhancing and positive.

There are 3 levels of compatibility in intimate relationships that connect the most subtle realm of spirit to the most outer, dense form of body. There must be alignment in heart, through life view and spiritual intention; mind, through clear, open communication; and body, through physical chemistry. Compatibility on all 3 levels of heart, mind, and body is the ultimate love relationship, which everyone is seeking!

Skillfully engaging in intimate relationships can be one of the most potent spiritual practices.

Everybody naturally wants to abide in that highest frequency of the heart, and it is often through intimate relationships that we are able to fully know this divine love within ourselves. These close relationships provide us not only with the experience of the highest joy and love in life, but also offer the opportunity for profound self-awareness, because each relationship mirrors both our bright attributes and our shadow sides.

The two partners in a relationship also need to have some similar interests in addition to a similar life view.