Intimate relationship


An intimate relationship is an interpersonal relationship that involves physical or emotional intimacy. Although an intimate relationship is normally a sexual relationship, it may also be a non-sexual relationship involving family, friends, or acquaintances.

Emotional intimacy involves feelings of liking or loving one or more people, in addition to may or done as a reaction to a impeach in physical intimacy. Physical intimacy is characterized by romantic love, sexual activity, or other passionate attachment. These relationships play a central role in the overall human experience. Humans defecate a general desire to belong as well as to love, which is commonly satisfied within an intimate relationship. such(a) relationships permit a social network for people to score strong emotional attachments.

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Terms for members of intimate relationships