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In this Psychology Today article, a scholar/researcher provides 7 elements that she believes define an intimate relationship. I would re-order the elements as follows: knowledge; responsiveness; trust; care; commitment; interdependence; mutuality. I feel that my various types of relationship experiences have provided insightful lessons in intimacy, and those lessons included what I will refer to as a successful succession pattern. No doubt, that I believe that the element of trust (for those who are consistently ethical) in an intimate relationship is vital; however, it is the combination of shared extensive knowledge, and mutual consistent responsiveness that prompts unwavering trust (specifically for those who are psychologically mature and emotionally stable).
Are there any other Myers-Briggs INFJs types in this group? As an INFJ, I intuit that for many who desire a distinctively intimate relationship (which is elusive in the current social environment), I sound as if I am Coming to you live from Fantasyland. What can I say? I remain an optimist, as I limit my relevant online endeavors to Agnostics.com.
If you also are inclined to re-order the list, what changes would you make to the order, and what factors prompt your desire to change the order?