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fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

Psychologists say this communication style predicts relationship longevity better than compatibility - Silicon Canals

Emotional responsiveness—consistently understanding, validating, and caring for a partner's feelings—predicts long-term relationship survival more than compatibility or communication skill.
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fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

How to Avoid Divorce: A Hopeful, Realistic Guide for Couples

Address issues early, maintain emotional responsiveness, and avoid contempt in conflict to repair and strengthen marriage stability.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How We Judge People Instead of Building Connection

Dating today often feels like that. We've absorbed the language of evaluation- vetting, red flags, emotional availability -and use it as a kind of self-protection. Instead of exploring connection, we assess it. What used to be discovery now feels like a performance review. And it's not just happening early in dating. Many long-term partners fall into the same trap. They mentally grade each other's progress: Are they growing fast enough? Meeting my needs? Doing the work? Love slowly turns into management.
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