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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > couple identity
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > couple identity
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > couple identity

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couple identity  

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  • As close relationships progress over time, relationship partners may develop a couple identity and begin thinking of themselves as part of a couple rather than as separate individuals. Couple identity is at least somewhat consciously accessible, involving a sense of overlap with one's partner and the perception of the self and partner as a team or collective unit. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Couple Identity]

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