Levine S B
Center for Human Sexuality, University Hospitals of Cleveland, OH 44106-3926.
J Sex Marital Ther. 1991 Winter;17(4):259-67. doi: 10.1080/00926239108404350.
Psychological intimacy develops between a speaker and a listener. Depending on how individuals fulfill these roles, intimacy may occur or be precluded. Intimacy quickly creates a bond and, if repeated, enhances psychological function. Psychological intimacy is the glue of all important relationships, including professional ones. It also is a powerful motivator of sexual expression and an enhancer of self-esteem. Because its effects are short-lived, psychological intimacy must be frequently reestablished. Mind reading and sexual intimacy, the short-cuts to the benefits of intimacy, are frequently employed to avoid telling about one's private experiences and listening respectfully.
说话者和倾听者之间会发展出心理上的亲密感。亲密感能否产生取决于个体如何扮演这些角色，若方式不当，亲密感可能无法形成。亲密感能迅速建立起一种联系，若反复出现，还能增强心理功能。心理上的亲密感是所有重要关系的黏合剂，包括职业关系。它也是性表达的强大动力和自尊的增强剂。由于其效果是短暂的，心理上的亲密感必须经常重新建立。读心术和性亲密感，这些获取亲密感益处的捷径，常常被用来避免讲述个人的私密经历以及恭敬地倾听。
