Want to Prevent a Breakup? Spot the Signs, Save the Romance
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Emotional intimacy is crucial for maintaining relationships. Research indicates that a lack of meaningful connection and intimacy is a major predictor of breakups. Furthermore, individuals with lower perceptions of rewards in their relationships are more likely to experience dissolution and struggle with post-breakup adjustment. In contrast, enhancing rewarding experiences, such as participating in novel activities together, can improve relational satisfaction and help prevent relationship dissolution. Building emotional intimacy leads to greater bonding, connection, and a stronger desire for long-term commitment.
Lack of emotional intimacy is one of the biggest predictors of relationship dissolution, with low perceptions of reward during a relationship leading to breakups and poor post-breakup adjustment.
Emotional intimacy, driven by an innate desire for connection and belonging, is critical for relationship satisfaction. Engaging in novel activities together enhances relational rewards and fosters emotional closeness.
Read at Psychology Today
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