Intimacy versus isolation is the sixth stage of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. This stage takes place during young adulthood between the ages of approximately 18 to 40 yrs. During this stage, the major conflict centers on forming intimate, loving relationships with other people.

What is isolation versus intimacy?

Intimacy is where deep relationships can be formed because people are vulnerable to adulthood, from young adulthood to later on in life. Isolation is when people don’t foster relationships, and they socially isolate themselves, consequently leading to feelings of loneliness.

What are the stages of intimacy?

• Deliberate practice.
• Stage One – Honeymoon/Exclusive Bonding.
• Stage Two – Conflict/Power Struggle/Differentiating.
• Stage Three – Practicing Creating Partnership/Respecting Differences.
• One word of warning!
• Stage Four – Reconnecting/Rapprochement.
• Stage Five – Mutual Interdependence.