Love and intimacy go hand in hand. Love is the physical, emotional, sexual, intellectual, or social affection one person holds for another. Intimacy on the other hand is a close relationship where mutual acceptance, nurturance, and trust are shared at some level.

Can there be love without intimacy?

A relationship can survive without intimacy, but it will become a real struggle for both partners as time goes on; neither partner will be happy or feel secure in the relationship.