Key points

Given the stresses we all face, it's easy to lose connection in adult romantic relationships.

Healthy connection in romantic relationships mirrors the processes found in secure attachment.

Forgiveness, dialogue, touch, and more can help rebuild connection in romantic relationships.

Relationships are essential to life as a human. At one point in evolution, they were necessary for physical survival. The situation is not quite so dire in contemporary human interactions, but we still depend on others for our connection and sense of well-being. Young children who are not touched or given the opportunity to connect with a caring adult may fail to thrive. Even our successes as adults only yield positive mental health benefits when they are supported and celebrated by those with who

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