He told us that the #1 reason that couples get counseling is that they have a lack of emotional connection.
One good way that we can connect with each other emotionally is to "ATTUNE" to each other.
A- Attend - give undivided attention
TT - Turn Toward - physically turn toward your partner and show them attention with your body language
U- Understand - ask questions and follow their feelings
N - Non-defensively listen - don't react negatively to what they are saying or defend yourself
E- Empathize - ask questions to try to feel what they are feeling
Learning to attune to each other can help you feel connected, feel loved, and feel cared for.
He gave us a handout on how to have a Heart Talk with each other in order to foster that emotional connection:
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