More than ever–since the start of the pandemic–love and intimacy have taken center stage in our lives. For some of us, being forced to spend more time alone has made us realize the true value of our relationships and what we are missing. For others, spending so much of our time with one or a few people has made us weary and caused us to lose sight of what we want. Regardless of the situation, establishing healthy relationships is essential to our identities and happiness.
That’s because relationships themselves help us understand who we are. Cultivating our connections, from personal to professional, enables us to create the reality we want to live in. Better relationships mean better leaders, and resolving the issues that plague our internal and external environments allows us to thrive and become our best selves.
An expert on love, intimacy, and relationships, Theano Evagelou is a practitioner and coach who guides the love lives of entrepreneurs who aspire to create the best possible relationships with their partners: personal and professional.
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Theano Evagelou
Recognized for her ability to target the core problems in elite individuals’ relationships, Evagelou understands the true nature of how we function, the energy we harness, and the raw power we can hold. In the last year, her business has doubled in size, as the pandemic has amplified both positive and negative aspects of relationships.
“Intimacy is about trust, safety, and loyalty. We must accept ourselves and others before we can be vulnerable,” says Evagelou. “Most importantly, we can only be intimate with others as much as with ourselves. Every good partner must know how to relax, removing shame and guilt from the equation. Only then can individuals step into their true power and expect to see other areas of their lives shift.”
When working with clients, Theano notes a focus on access to connection and power. Whether it’s about reigniting a spark or fighting off insecurities, this process can only start with honesty. Women and men must start by admitting how they feel. With truth comes the ability to both reclaim power. Creativity blossoms, and individuals learn how to channel the strength that defines their identity and magnetizes the environment around them.
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Evagelou also notes that there are different types of intimacy. Psychological and mental intimacy revolves around values and opinions, and the balance of different viewpoints with a partner. Emotional intimacy, meanwhile, enables us to experience a range of feelings without judgement or criticism.
“The key part of all types of intimacy is the energy and intention underneath. Even something as simple as a handshake or hug can be intimate, with the right intention. Intimacy is a resource for relaxation, presence, and awareness. It’s about safety, trust, and connection with others and oneself,” notes Evagelou. “It can melt friction and strengthen a dynamic in any sphere. More critically, it helps us create a balance in our lives as we develop a sense of identity and determine who and what we want. Only through this work can we become attuned to ourselves, and our innate desires. This connection inspires a flow that makes us willing to take more risks, live in the present, and become empowered outside of the status quo.”
