Sentence examples for commitment and intimacy from inspiring English sources

They believe the institution exists so that society can channel "heterosexual potential parents into 'responsible procreation.'" Arguing against this "cramped," "state-centric," "utilitarian" take — which doesn't make sense because the state could theoretically deny any infertile couple the right to marry — the challengers emphasize that marriage involves "love, commitment and intimacy".

Elliott says that when he writes a physical letter, he's "aware of a deeper commitment and intimacy".

Trust is achieved when there is both commitment and intimacy (Drew et al. 2012), in the social interaction irrespective of the context or domain over which it is conferred (Kramer and Tyler 1996; Hardin 2002; Nooteboom 2002).

Understanding more clearly when it is proper to break off a friendship, or allow it to lapse, may well shed light on the kind of commitment and intimacy that is characteristic of friendship; nonetheless, this issue gets scant attention in the literature.

Such people--known as avoidants or dismissives in attachment theory--will enjoy the fun of being with someone who appears to have few if any needs; avoidants crave the commitment and intimacy free partner.

Indeed, high avoidance is associated with deficiencies in sensitive and responsive caregiving, mediated by lack of knowledge about how to provide support, low prosocial orientation, and low relationship commitment and intimacy [ 36].

As a woman determined to be as free as a man, she became a sexual trophy collector, fearful of commitment and true intimacy, often hiding behind Chamberlain.

Passive and destructive response styles convey disinterest in what is important to romantic partners and are linked to greater conflict and less commitment, satisfaction, intimacy, and trust within a relationship (Gable et al., 2004).

Look deeply into the eyes of the other as a reflection of your own fear of commitment and lack of intimacy.

4. We will fight our loneliness and fears with a commitment to intimacy and real connection.

He is looking for intimacy without the commitment: He only wants sex and intimacy.