Similar to platonic closeness, this can occur in both sexual and non-sexual relationships and friendships. You share all of your feelings, secrets, and wishes with someone who is emotionally acquainted with you. They are the folks you can go to if you want to chat about your feelings. Or not be talked down to when you're upset. People have different levels of emotional intimacy with others. Some people feel very close to one person, while others feel only slightly connected to several individuals. Emotional intimacy is based on how much you know and trust each other. It increases your ability to communicate your needs and desires. There are two types of emotional intimacy: objective and subjective. Objective emotional intimacy involves sharing important facts and events in your life with another person. This can be done by talking about what happened, why it happened, or even writing about it. Subjective emotional intimacy is felt when you share your innermost thoughts and feelings with another person. This can be done verbally or in written form. No matter what type of emotional intimacy you have, others find it attractive and desirable. Emotional intimacy can exist between friends, lovers, siblings, parents and children. Even animals can experience emotional intimacy with one another. Sometimes people will refer to distant relatives as being "emotionally intimate," but this relationship usually has its own set of rules regarding inheritance, marriage, etc.