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interpersonal process model of intimacy  

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  • The Interpersonal process model of intimacy, initially proposed by Harry Reis and Phillip Shaver, describes the transactional process by which intimacy between two individuals is developed and maintained over the course of interactions. The interpretation, assimilation, and expectation of repeated intimate interactions give rise to more global judgments about the relationship, such as satisfaction, commitment, and trust. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Interpersonal Process Model of Intimacy]

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