Glossary I
Glossary I
Intimacy refers to the connection to another person characterized by mutual caring, openness, self -disclosure, honesty, attentiveness, sharing, commitment, trust, empathy, and tenderness.
Englisch: Erik Erikson 's Theory of Psychosocial Development stages
Intimacy vs. isolation (young adult) refers to the 6th stage of Erik Erikson's theory of Psychosocial development where the social task of the young adult is to create strong, long-lasting bonds of friendship and love.