Emotional intimacy
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| '''Emotional intimacy''' is a dimension of [[intimacy|interpersonal intimacy]] that varies in degree and over time, much like [[physical intimacy]]. [[Affect (psychology)|Affect]], [[emotion]] and [[feeling]] may refer to different phenomena. Emotional intimacy may refer to any or all of those in both a lay or a professional context. | '''Emotional intimacy''' is a dimension of [[intimacy|interpersonal intimacy]] that varies in degree and over time, much like [[physical intimacy]]. [[Affect (psychology)|Affect]], [[emotion]] and [[feeling]] may refer to different phenomena. Emotional intimacy may refer to any or all of those in both a lay or a professional context. | ||
| Emotional intimacy can be [[Observer effect|observed]] in terms of verbal and [[non-verbal]] communication. The degree of comfort, effectiveness and mutual experience of [[Proxemics|closeness]] might indicate emotional intimacy between individuals. Intimate [[communication]] is both expressed eg talking and implied eg friends sitting close on a park bench in silence. Emotional intimacy depends primarily on [[Trust (sociology)|trust]], as well as the nature of the relationship and the culture in which it is observed. Depending on the background and [[Convention (norm)|conventions]] of the participants, emotional intimacy might involve disclosing [[thought]]s, [[feeling]]s and [[emotion]]s in order to reach an understanding, offer mutual support or build a sense of community. Or it might involve sharing a duty, without commentary. | Emotional intimacy can be [[Observer effect|observed]] in terms of verbal and [[non-verbal]] communication. The degree of comfort, effectiveness and mutual experience of [[Proxemics|closeness]] might indicate emotional intimacy between individuals. Intimate [[communication]] is both expressed eg talking and implied eg friends sitting close on a park bench in silence. Emotional intimacy depends primarily on [[Trust (sociology)|trust]], as well as the nature of the relationship and the culture in which it is observed. Depending on the background and [[Convention (norm)|conventions]] of the participants, emotional intimacy might involve disclosing [[thought]]s, [[feeling]]s and [[emotion]]s in order to reach an understanding, offer mutual support or build a sense of community. Or it might involve sharing a duty, without commentary. | ||
| - | Compare [[physical intimacy]], [[sympathy]], [[empathy]].{{GFDL}} | + | Compare [[physical intimacy]], [[sympathy]], [[empathy]]. |
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| + | *[[Physical intimacy]] | ||
| + | *[[Sympathy]] | ||
| + | *[[Empathy]] | ||
| + | *[[Compassion]] | ||
| + | *[[Acceptance]] | ||
| + | *[[Love]] | ||
| + | *[[Emotional intelligence]] | ||
| + | *[[Emotional affair]] | ||
| + | *[[Attachment theory]] | ||
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Emotional intimacy is a dimension of interpersonal intimacy that varies in degree and over time, much like physical intimacy. Affect, emotion and feeling may refer to different phenomena. Emotional intimacy may refer to any or all of those in both a lay or a professional context.
Emotional intimacy can be observed in terms of verbal and non-verbal communication. The degree of comfort, effectiveness and mutual experience of closeness might indicate emotional intimacy between individuals. Intimate communication is both expressed eg talking and implied eg friends sitting close on a park bench in silence. Emotional intimacy depends primarily on trust, as well as the nature of the relationship and the culture in which it is observed. Depending on the background and conventions of the participants, emotional intimacy might involve disclosing thoughts, feelings and emotions in order to reach an understanding, offer mutual support or build a sense of community. Or it might involve sharing a duty, without commentary. Compare physical intimacy, sympathy, empathy.
See also
- Physical intimacy
- Sympathy
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Acceptance
- Love
- Emotional intelligence
- Emotional affair
- Attachment theory
