In Greek mythology, Eros is the son of Aphrodite and the god of love and sex. He possesses a youthful countenance. You don't need to welcome the god into your relationship, but rather the energies the god symbolizes. I am inclined to think of desire as the most essential energy reflective of Eros. I like thinking of sex within the perspective of bringing bodies together to play, being affectionate, nurturing, cuddling, and erotic.

The key is not to minimize the power of desire but to learn to live it as a significant emotional ingredient, enhancing passion, depth, and kindness. You begin welcoming eros as you come to feel, know, and speak your desire and empathically understand your partner’s desire. Let’s look more closely at how to commit to living from desire and some of the likely benefits.

De-shame your desire. Knowing, feeling, and expressing your desire is not selfish or excessively self-serving. It is simply a natural way to take responsibility for your needs. You’re entitled to meet your needs by making choices that support them or by making requests........

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