Small Things Often How to Reverse Relationship Bankruptcy
Jan 13, 2022
Feeling disconnected in your relationship? Explore the compelling concept of the Emotional Bank Account, where small interactions can either enrich or deplete your connection. Discover practical tips to reverse the effects of relationship bankruptcy by noticing and responding to bids for connection. Reignite emotional intimacy and strengthen your bond with meaningful gestures. It's all about making those little moments count!
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Emotional Bank Account Basics
- An emotional bank account tracks bids for connection like deposits and withdrawals.
- Turning toward bids builds relationship trust; ignoring them depletes it leading to disconnection.
Stressful Day at Home Example
- Coming home stressed and ignored by a partner reading a book feels like a big emotional withdrawal.
- If instead they engage and inquire about your day, it creates a large emotional deposit.
Nonverbal Connection Example
- Not responding to a partner's sigh by staying on a phone call makes a withdrawal.
- Getting off the phone to ask about their feelings makes a meaningful deposit.