During this stage of Knapp's relationship escalation model, the couple reaches a shared level of interdependence. Knapp notes that it is during this relationship stage that some type of formal, official announcement is made of the couple's commitment to one another (such as an engagement or marriage).

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The bonding/intimacy stage in Knapp's relationship escalation model is characterized by a formal commitment between partners, such as engagement or marriage, signifying a high level of interdependence and public acknowledgment of their relationship.

During This Stage of Knapp's Relationship Escalation Model, the Couple