By Sabrina Golchin, Registered Psychotherapist We tend to think of intimacy as something natural. Something that “just happens” when you’re with the right person. And for many couples, there are moments when this feels true—when closeness flows, touch feels safe, and connection is effortless. But for countless others, intimacy is where everything starts to unravel. They love each other. They try. They talk. But something still feels off. The body tenses. Emotions shut down. C