I believe that emotional intimacy can be rekindled if there is still a spark of trust and love left... of course I agree with *Shez* that it takes 2 to tango in the dance of life.

I recently had an almost 2 week stretch of "rough" waters with my BEST friend of 4 1/2 years. The first in our relationship when I was 99% at my breaking point and almost said to heck with him. He finally snapped out of his "provoking irritability" (which was resulting in my knee-jerk responses back) and called the next morning to tell me he was sorry and we have been treading a little water but we are going to make it. Things between us are different now but we both have raised up the feelings of respect for one another and this is essential (respect).

All the best to you *bebop* !

Shalom