#relationship #intimacy # Intimacy What is it? The [[intimacy equation]] attempts to explain what intimacy is, buy forwarding you to two more concepts, [[vulnerability]] and [[attunement]]. There are [[levels of intimacy]]. Intimacy is rooted in differences, not similarities. It isn't risky to share ways in which we are the same. It's risky to share things where we might be different, because that's when we open ourselves up to rejection or other negative reactions. It's easy to forget this when making new friends, dating, etc. While common ground is necessary for a solid foundation to a friendship or relationship, the thing that makes the relationship good is the differences.