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Why Does A Companion Ritual Mislead Casual Romantic Partners?
People often confuse rituals with the type of relationship in romantic connections. Expressing emotional intimacy counts as a companion ritual because most people only express emotional intimacy to somebody with very strong feelings. When a person comfortable with vulnerability shares emotional intimacy casually, partners assume a serious companion relationship. One of the most heartbreaking experiences involved an ex-girlfriend saying a connection never really got better.
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
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Adam Grant #4 (on the secrets of strong connections)
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at 1:01:32
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