LIFESTYLE AUTHOR
John Howard, LMFT
SUPERCHARGE YOUR CONNECTION n With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you may be looking for ways to strengthen your connections. Here are some ways to supercharge your connection!
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strong, fulfilling sense of connection with others helps us be happier and healthier. Research shows that life satisfaction improves and we live longer when we are connected to others in meaningful ways.
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However, we learn little about connection in school, and our families don’t always set the best example of how to develop trusted bonds. It turns out that connection is mediated by certain aspects of relationships, and the brain is involved in measuring safety and security. We want to know
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that we matter and can rely on others, which opens up the other dimensions of relationships. During this Valentine’s Day season, whether single or partnered, these tips will help you develop deeper, more rewarding relationships.
