Mar 17, 2025 03:12 PM IST
Study highlights the significance of spiritual intimacy in romantic relationships and why engaging in spiritual activities together can be valuable for couples.
Did you know engaging in spiritual activities together can be a valuable strategy for maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship? According to a new study, couples who do so may experience increased emotional intimacy, personal growth, and relationship satisfaction. According to Psypost.org, the study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that spiritual intimacy is a significant predictor of relationship satisfaction and commitment in dating couples. Also read | If you can stay silent with your partner, then your bond is stronger than you think? Study reveals truth
Spiritual intimacy can create deeper sense of connection between partners
The researchers were interested in exploring whether sharing spiritual experiences and listening supportively, rather than simply identifying as religious, plays a meaningful role in relationship quality. The findings revealed that greater spiritual intimacy was associated with higher levels of emotional intimacy, relationship satisfaction, and commitment. These associations remained significant even after accounting for religious attendance, whether partners shared religious beliefs and other background factors.
More about the study
The researchers recruited 207 students from a university in the midwestern United States who were in dating relationships. The average length of these relationships was about 19 months. Most participants were female (83 percent), White (85 percent), and heterosexual (80 percent).
Just over half of the respondents identified as theists, while the rest were atheists, agnostics, or held other beliefs. Participants completed surveys designed to measure several key aspects of their romantic relationships. To assess spiritual intimacy, they responded to questions about how often they and their partner shared spiritual or religious experiences, doubts, or struggles and how supportive and understanding their partner was in these conversations.
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