A Longing for Intimacy

German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche once said, "It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.” As a marriage and family therapist, I see this all of the time. People will often still be happy in their marriages if they get the emotional connection, the vulnerability and intimacy of a deep friendship, in the person they feel is with them sharing their journey of life together.

"It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages."

~ Friedrich Nietzsche