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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > personality and individual differences > individual differences related to intimacy
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > personality and individual differences > individual differences related to intimacy
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > personality and individual differences > individual differences related to intimacy

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individual differences related to intimacy  

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  • Close relationships are commonly seen as providing opportunities for individuals to engage in intimacy, including self-disclosure, interdependence, and trust, with a single partner. Moreover, relationships with high levels of intimacy experience greater relationship satisfaction and longer relationship longevity. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Intimacy, Individual Differences Related to]

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