<description>&lt;p&gt;Host BrYan Goodwin, a certified coach, explores the ten different types of intimacy, focusing this week on social intimacy. He explains how social intimacy is essentially the connections we form with others, whether they are long-term relationships or brief interactions with acquaintances like a barista. Brian emphasizes the importance of maintaining these connections as we age, noting that societal changes and personal anxieties often hinder our ability to nurture friendships.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;BrYan discusses the challenges men face in forming and maintaining friendships, highlighting the societal pressures and personal fears that often lead to loneliness. He stresses the importance of having a strong community pillar, referencing Jim Rohn's idea that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. By intentionally building a network of supportive friends, men can improve their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The episode also touches on the significance of social intimacy within marriages. BrYan explains how couples often neglect this aspect of their relationship, leading to a lack of connection and intimacy over time. He offers practical advice on how to rekindle social intimacy with a partner, emphasizing the importance of communication and understanding.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Throughout the episode, BrYan encourages listeners to step out of their comfort zones and actively work on building and maintaining friendships. He provides actionable steps for improving social intimacy, both in friendships and romantic relationships, and offers coaching support for those seeking to enhance their personal connections.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Links&lt;br /&gt;New Podcast 2.0 Apps - &lt;a href="https://www.newpodcastapps.com" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.newpodcastapps.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Coaching - &lt;a href="https://wwww.relaxedmale.com/lovebirds" target="_blank"&gt;https://wwww.relaxedmale.com/lovebirds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Relaxed Male

Bryan Goodwin

What in the world is Social Intimacy?

OCT 17, 202431 MIN
The Relaxed Male

What in the world is Social Intimacy?

OCT 17, 202431 MIN

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<p>Host BrYan Goodwin, a certified coach, explores the ten different types of intimacy, focusing this week on social intimacy. He explains how social intimacy is essentially the connections we form with others, whether they are long-term relationships or brief interactions with acquaintances like a barista. Brian emphasizes the importance of maintaining these connections as we age, noting that societal changes and personal anxieties often hinder our ability to nurture friendships.<br /><br />BrYan discusses the challenges men face in forming and maintaining friendships, highlighting the societal pressures and personal fears that often lead to loneliness. He stresses the importance of having a strong community pillar, referencing Jim Rohn's idea that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. By intentionally building a network of supportive friends, men can improve their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.<br /><br />The episode also touches on the significance of social intimacy within marriages. BrYan explains how couples often neglect this aspect of their relationship, leading to a lack of connection and intimacy over time. He offers practical advice on how to rekindle social intimacy with a partner, emphasizing the importance of communication and understanding.<br /><br />Throughout the episode, BrYan encourages listeners to step out of their comfort zones and actively work on building and maintaining friendships. He provides actionable steps for improving social intimacy, both in friendships and romantic relationships, and offers coaching support for those seeking to enhance their personal connections.<br /><br />Links<br />New Podcast 2.0 Apps - <a href="https://www.newpodcastapps.com" target="_blank">https://www.newpodcastapps.com</a><br />Coaching - <a href="https://wwww.relaxedmale.com/lovebirds" target="_blank">https://wwww.relaxedmale.com/lovebirds</a></p>