How the 4 Cs Destroy Intimacy and How You Can Repair It
Psychology Today | 06.11.2026 20:53
Many couples come into my office believing that their conflicts are about mundane things, such as who should load the dishwasher or how to reduce their credit card bills, and many of them learn that the real underlying problems are trust, safety, and security. Intimacy is a fragile agreement that is renewed daily, and the signifiers that are read subconsciously by both partners can cause them to feel disrespected and unsupported, which destroys the desire to be intimate.
