Processing emotions together strengthens emotional bonds from "summary" of Love Sense by Dr. Sue Johnson
When we allow ourselves to be vulnerable with our partner, to show them our fears, our sadness, our anger, we are inviting them into our inner world. And when our partner responds with empathy, with understanding, with validation, we feel seen and heard in a way that strengthens the emotional connection between us. This is because when we share our emotions with someone we love, we are essentially saying, "I trust you enough to show you my true self."In those moments of emotional sharing, we are not just talking about our feelings - we are also communicating our needs, our hopes, our fears. And when our partner responds in a way that acknowledges and validates those emotions, we feel supported and cared for. This strengthens the emotional bond between us because it creates a sense of security and safety in the relationship. When we process emotions together wit...
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