Lesson 11: Sex And Relapse Prevention - Slide 38
Changing And Learning Takes Time
- Physical intimacy is not a short cut to emotional intimacy
- Emotional intimacy takes time
- Set physical and emotional boundaries so other people don’t take over your life
- Curb your urge to merge with someone... take time to get to know them
- Build boundaries not barricades so you can achieve intimacy
- Take time and then take the risk of intimacy
Notes:
Pg. 208 - 213 “Raising Your Sexual Self-Esteem, How to Feel Better About Your Sexuality and Yourself,” Beverly Engel, M.F.C.C., Ballentine Books, 1995