82: Signs You Struggle With Emotional Intimacy (And How to Change That)
About this episode
Minaa B. discusses the importance of emotional intimacy in relationships and identifies signs of struggle with it.
In this episode, Minaa B. explores emotional intimacy—what it is, why it's essential in all relationships, and the signs you're struggling with it. Sources cited in this episode: Gottman & Silver (2015) - Research on open and honest communication in couples and relationship satisfaction Laurenceau et al. - Research on couples with high emotional closeness and relationship satisfaction Karremans et al. (2017) - Research on mindfulness and presence in relationships and emotional connection Recent Study (2024) from MDPI - Childhood emotional abuse and its impact on attachment and fear of intimacy Resources Website: minaab.com Newsletter: Subscribe here Order my book: Owning Our Struggles Stay Connected! Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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