Intimacy

Close, trusting connection. Barriers are down.

Family Love
Valence strongly positive
Arousal moderate activation
Intensity Moderate
Opposite Alienation

Close, trusting connection. Barriers are down. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where intimacy lives in the body

Chest
Heaviness, ache, or pounding
Strong
Face
Slight warmth
Quiet
Arms
Subtle activation
Quiet
Hands
Slight movement
Quiet

Related emotions

LoveLove familyTendernessLove familyTrustTrust familyAlienationThe opposite
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for intimacy. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.