What happens during the intimacy stage of relationship development? Describe the two common phases within this stage

What will be an ideal response?

The ideal answer should include:
- The intimacy stage usually divides itself into the interpersonal commitment phase (where two people commit to each other in a private way) and the social bonding phase (where the commitment is made public).
- During the intimacy stage, you commit yourself still further to the other person and establish a relationship in which this individual becomes your best or closest friend, lover, or companion. Because intimacy is essentially an emotional/communication connection, it can occur in face-to-face and in online relationships equally.