{"id":18087,"date":"2019-01-15T01:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T09:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=18087"},"modified":"2024-06-28T03:29:53","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T10:29:53","slug":"emotional-connection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/love\/emotional-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"What It Means to Have an Emotional Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you have an emotional connection with someone, it means you\u2019re attracted to more than the way they look on the outside<\/a>. You might not even be attracted to them physically, it just depends. It means you value their mind and spirit, and can have deep and meaningful conversations with them. You feel like they understand you in a way that not many people do. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you have a physical and emotional connection with someone, that\u2019s when a powerful romantic relationship can form. Without either of these components, a relationship is very unlikely to last. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To a certain extent, an emotional connection can be built and strengthened over time if both partners are willing to work on it. The way we experience this connection varies in us all, but there are a few signs that signal a true emotional connection.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You listen to each other with your souls.<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/b>You know you\u2019re emotionally connected to someone when you find yourself not just listening with your ears or thinking with your mind, but listening with your soul. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might find you often think about similar things at the same time, or even go to text or call each other at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because you have a deep connection that extends to a soul level. It can\u2019t be explained in words\u2014it just is.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your partner gives your hobbies and interests a go.<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/b>You might have completely different interests\u2014maybe they love football, while you love yoga. But the sign of an emotional connection is when they\u2019re willing to give your hobbies a go, and take an interest in the things you\u2019re passionate about. They want to have shared experiences with you, because your relationship and presence is fulfilling.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can talk easily for hours.<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/b>And it feels like minutes have passed. You stay up late chatting about anything and everything. The conversation just seems to flow so effortlessly back and forth between you.\u00a0When speaking is easy and enjoyable like this, it means you\u2019ve got emotional chemistry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, if you struggle to make small talk with someone, and run out of things to say pretty quickly; you\u2019re probably missing that connection.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re totally comfortable around each other.<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/b>If you feel comfortable enough with someone, and safe enough to express your most inner thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged, then you\u2019re connected on an emotional level.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re put at ease and reassured when you\u2019re with this person, that will put you in the same energy frequency and help you to vibe off each other. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You share a similar sense of humor.<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/b>As people, we tend to connect with each other through laughter, or shared positive experiences. So, if you find yourself laughing at or even telling similar jokes or stories, that\u2019s a sign of a strong connection. And that will vary from person to person\u2014from wit, sarcasm, to goofiness. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You fully trust each other.<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/b>It takes time to build genuine trust between two people. But once you know you can count on them to always be there for you and have your back, that\u2019s when a connection deepens. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you know you can share anything with this person without them telling anyone, or you know they\u2019ll be there for you anytime you\u2019re in need, then you\u2019ve got an emotional bond that’s very strong.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being you is enough.<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/b>Many of us feel pressure to change who we really are or act a certain way in the presence of others. The truth is, you\u2019re perfect as you are right now.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when you feel no need to be a \u201cbetter\u201d version of yourself, and you\u2019re able to unapologetically be yourself with someone, it\u2019s because you’ve bonded. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re both all in.<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emotional connections require time and attention to stay healthy and continue to thrive. That\u2019s why you both have to be all in, and devoted to continually strengthening your relationship. (And, of course, it\u2019s totally worth it.)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your relationship continues to strengthen and deepen every day.<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/b>When you can actually feel your connection deepening and growing over time, that\u2019s when you know you\u2019ve got a real emotional bond. You might notice this in the little moments like when they\u2019re with you, and they somehow make all your worries seem like nothing at all; or when you look back on when you first met and see just how far you\u2019ve both come.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emotional chemistry doesn\u2019t come easy, but it\u2019s also not something you need to search hard for. If it\u2019s there, you\u2019ll feel it. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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