Silence is golden…for relationships.
When I was younger, I was really concerned with filling the silence. Thinking that if my partner and I weren't talking/laughing/or having a conversation, we weren't connecting or something was wrong. I'm glad those insecurities have faded away. That's exhausting and untrue.
A study from the University of Reading found that when couples are able to sit in silence – not because they are mad at one another but because they are comfortable just being together and not saying a word – it’s a sign of a healthy relationship. Think of you both quietly sitting on the couch reading or listening to music. According to researchers, that’s actually a sign of emotional connection.
“We don’t always need to fill up the space with conversation,” said University of Reading psychologist Netta Weinstein. “Silent moments can be powerful ways to connect.”
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