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Intimacy
is linked with
feelings
of closeness among partners in a
relationship
. It is usually characterized by
love
and attachment. These feelings may or may not be connected or
confused
with
sexual
feelings. In other relationships, intimacy has more to do with shared moments than sexual interactions.
This is not an exact definition, but it seems that intimacy and
healthy
relationships go hand in hand. Indeed, intimacy is basic in any meaningful relationship: the basis of
friendship
and one of the foundations of
love
.
The main forms of intimacy are
emotional intimacy
and physical intimacy. Intellectual intimacy, familiarity with a person's
culture
and interests, is common among friends. Members of
religious
or philosophic groups may also perceive a "
spiritual
intimacy" in common.
Terms for partners in various degrees of love include
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