This 1 Thing Can Make Or Break Romantic Relationships. But Your Other Relationships Need It, Too.
Emotional bids are gestures to connect present across relationships; they can be verbal or nonverbal, may be subtle tests for safety, and risk being misinterpreted.
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Partners' responses to small bids for connection predict relationship health; engaged responses indicate investment, while indifference or frustration signals potential trouble.