What Is the Relationship Between Identity and Intimacy

question 138

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between identity and intimacy?

• A) People must reshape their identity to include their role as partner in an intimate relationship.
• B) If people fail to develop an identity in adolescence, they will do so when in intimate relationships in adulthood.
• C) Identity is the outcome of successful intimate relationship.
• D) It is unnecessary to have an identity to be truly intimate with others.

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