The purpose of the following article is to introduce the Intimacy Task Inventory (ITI), as a tool for couples to explore each other's perspectives on this important component of their relationship. Although the ITI was originally conceptualized by Bill and Mim Pew, the authors are presenting a substantially revised ITI in this article. Instructions for completing the inventory follow the form.
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