The Role of Sex in Intimate Relationships: An Exploration Based on Martin Buber’s Intersubjective Theory

On the basis of Buber’s distinction between “I-It” and “I-Thou” relationships, this paper explores the role of sex in intimate relationships by analyzing research in the fields of psychoanalysis and attachment theory. In the “I-Thou” relationship mode, both parties are often able to fully participat...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Psychology
Main Author:	Wei Zhang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-04-01
Subjects:	sex intimate relationship intersubjective interaction I-It relationship I-Thou relationship psychoanalysis
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.850278/full