An intimate relationship is an interpersonal relationship that involves physical and/or emotional intimacy. Although an intimate relationship is commonly a sexual relationship, it may also be a non-sexual relationship.

What kind of relationships can be intimate?

Intimate relationships are often characterized by attitudes of mutual trust, caring, and acceptance. A part of our sexuality might include intimacy: the ability to love, trust, and care for others in both sexual and other types of relationships.

How many types of intimate relationship are there?

That said, romantic relationships can take many different forms, from marriage to casual dating to ethical nonmonogamy. There are four basic types of relationships: family relationships, friendships, acquaintanceships, and romantic relationships.