Intimacy

Today’s Agenda What is Intimacy Nonverbal and Verbal Immediacy

First set of position papers due this Friday. Be sure to do at least two unless you want to do a microstudy.

IntimacyTOP 5 MomentsWrite down your

top five most intimate moments.

What communication qualities made these moments

special?

IntimacyIntimacy refers to the special relational states and interactions that occur in close relationships, characterized by feelings of warmth, trust, and deep friendship.

What is the difference between an intimate relationship and other forms of relationships?

Uniqueness Depth Repeated Interaction Positive Affect Understanding Comfort with Silence

The Expression of intimacy

Positive Involvement Behaviors

(Behaviors that indicate positive affect)

The Expression of Intimacy Self-disclosure and a relational vocabulary

The Expression of Intimacy Reciprocity of Intimate Behavior

Nonverbal Intimacy

Get into Groups As a group, complete the attached

worksheet. Come up with as many “Immediacy cues” as you can.

Intimacy and Context Intimacy varies according to the

context. How might intimacy look different

between in a student/teacher relationship vs. a romantic relationship?

In the workplace, can a boss be intimate with one of her employees?