Intimacy is a critical component of the marital ecosystem. An ecosystem is defined as a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment. Every interaction with your spouse involves some level of intimacy. In other words, the level of intimacy fluctuates throughout a couple's daily interactions. In a healthy relationship, the intimacy levels range from 1 - 10. Levels 1-3 (low) occurs in activities such as listening to your spouse with the intent to