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Real intimacy is a sacred experience. It never exposes its secret trust and belonging to the voyeuristic eye of a neon culture. Real intimacy is of the soul, and the soul is reserved.

By John O’Donohue

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John O’Donohue, PhD, (1956–2008) was an Irish poet and author who wrote about Celtic spirituality, the healing powers of the natural world, the bonds of friendship, and the rich complexity of the inner life. A former Catholic priest, he was also an accomplished Hegelian scholar and popular speaker.

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Robert Augustus Masters, PhD, discusses the challenges faced when getting intimate with another person.

Robert Augustus Masters

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Modern Romance Interview | Dr. John & Julie Gottman | Talks at Google

Marriage experts Drs. John and Julie Gottman discuss how to make a marriage work and common misconceptions about relationships. They'll also cover what they found in their research with homosexual couples, how to build trust, and why you should keep your standards high.

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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world’s foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors.

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Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love

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John Gottman, Julie Schwartz Gottman, Doug Abrams, Rachel Carlton Abrams

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