Along with asking the person a numerous amount of questions how ever many it may be, if a person feels like they want to be more committed to getting to know the other individual then a person may begin or start to reveal his or herself. Pending on the situation of relationship whether it be romantic or just friendship, a decision has to be made as to which sub-relationship they would like it to occur. If perhaps you make a decision then a person might start to meet with an individual under different circumstances. In the sense of a romantic desire, one, might decide to go on a date; but, on the other hand if it's decided to be a simple friendship then maybe just partaking in activities relative to each others common interests. Although many people many not realize or have knowledge of their own actions taking place in a relationship, during the "involvement and early stages of intimacy, partners continue testing each other." Reassuring themselves of their decision, this process may continue throughout the early stages of intimacy. This leads into the next stage of interpersonal relationships, of course being intimacy.
Although still not fully connected, intimacy is often the bridge that is taken when someone decides to turn up the notch on the relationship. This may lead to the blossoming of a best friend or even future spouse, but for now just lovers. Intimacy may not be a large period within the stages of a relationship, but it is still divided into two phases: one being interpersonal commitment and two being social bonding. The difference between the two of these phases is more than obvious. Interpersonal commitment is a more private and reserved commitment in which you abide to each other in a more personal way. Social bonding on the other hand almost speaks for itself. This phase is a way of making your relationship public. Unfortunately for some, everyone does not necessarily remain at the intimacy level.
