roaden their self-disclosure, they can contribute to a strong
and stable relationship that provides an atmosphere for good depth of
While the breadth of disclosure is important, depth of disclosure is
also a key element in a strong relationship. In Looking Out Looking In,
Adler, Ronald B. and Neil Towne state that relationships that are the most
intimate, have a great amount of disclosure in both breadth and depth
(Adler et al, 2002). All of the four dimensions of intimacy are very
evident in a healthy relationship, and shown in their lives at different
levels, appropriate for the time and occasion. The one that I have noticed
the most is shared intimacy. Shared intimacy is displayed in my parent's
life through the things they do together and the affection they show
towards one another. The time that two people spend side by side over a
period of time creates and expresses intimacy in their relationship.
Intimacy in a relationship depends on many aspects. Although our
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