I have a real problem with this.

I now believe that people (me included) probably want it and need it. I think that an important part is being able to trust and share one's true thoughts.

I now think that trusting and sharing with one's T can be important.

But here's my question.

In the real world, do y'all think that a satisfying intimacy can best be obtained through having a partner? Or do you think that an equally satisfying intimacy can be obtained through joining an intentional community, and trying to consciously create a new family?

(I don't have a partner, and I am wary of trying to do that. But I would like to have a life with more family.)

What do you people think about this idea? Work on trying to find a relationship? Work on trying to join/form an intentional community, ie, relationships with lots of friends?

Thanks for any ideas.
-Far