Intimate Relationship

Context:
- It can range from being an Emotionally Intimate Relationship to being a Physically Intimate Relationship (a sexual intimate relationship).
- It can range from being a Weak Intimate Relationship to being a Strong Intimate Relationship.
- It can range from being a Short-Term Intimate Relationship to being a Medium-Term Intimate Relationship to being a Long-Term Intimate Relationship.
- It can (typically) be apply to a Small Intimate Group (typically an intimate couple) to being a Poly-Being Intimate Relationship (e.g. a nuclear family or polyamory) to being
- It can (often) involve Self-Disclosure.
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Example(s):
- an Intimate Parent-Child Relationship (parent-child relationship).
- an Intimate Human Relationship, such as a romantic relationship.
- an Intimate Animal Relationship, such as:
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- a Friendship Relationship.
- a Consensual Sex Relationship.
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Counter-Example(s):
- a Business Relationship.
- a Competitive Relationship.
- a Forced Relationship.
See: Sexual Attraction, Emotional Intimacy, Romance (Love), Loneliness, Attachment Theory, Human Sexual Activity, Physical Intimacy, Emotional Intimacy.

References

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- Q: What is intimacy?
- A: Intimacy is a close emotional connection or familiarity between two people. It involves a deep understanding and knowledge of another person, and it is often characterized by feelings of love, affection, and trust. Intimacy can be physical, emotional, or both, and it is an important aspect of many relationships, including romantic relationships, friendships, and familial relationships.
- Intimacy involves being open and vulnerable with another person, and it requires communication and understanding. It is often associated with feelings of warmth, comfort, and security, and it can be a source of happiness and fulfillment in relationships.
- Intimacy is not the same as sexual activity, though it can be an important part of a romantic relationship. It is possible to have intimacy in relationships that are not sexual, such as friendships or familial relationships.

(Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/intimate_relationship Retrieved:2023-9-19.
- An intimate relationship is an interpersonal relationship that involves physical or emotional intimacy. Although an intimate relationship is commonly a sexual relationship, it may also be a non-sexual relationship involving family or friends.^[1]
  Emotional intimacy is an essential aspect of a healthy . Feelings of liking or loving may prompt physical intimacy. However, emotional intimacy may or may not be present alongside physical intimacy depending on the relationship. Physical intimacy is characterized by romantic love, sexual activity, or other passionate attachment.^[2] Relationships of this nature play a central role in the overall human experience. People desire to belong and to love, desires that can be satisfied within an intimate relationship. Such relationships allow a social network for people to form strong emotional attachments.^[3]^[4]

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(Wikipedia, 2017) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intimate_relationship#Types Retrieved:2017-11-11.
- Scholars distinguish between four different forms of intimacy: physical, emotional, cognitive, and experiential.