Being connected to someone is cool. It could happen on a weekly basis – or even more often if you’re scrolling through on your favorite social media platform, daily – and it usually doesn’t amount to much. Being emotionally connected to someone, though, is a whole different ball game. Emotional attraction happens once in a blue moon, and it rarely stops there. Emotional attraction doesn’t automatically mean you’re physically connected to someone; it could also be a platonic attraction that happens between good friends. So how do you know if you are emotionally connected to someone? Well, here’s 10 signs to tell.
1. You seem to read each other’s minds.
Emotional attraction sometimes seems to reach another level of connection. I’m not talking about any alien or out-of-this-world stuff, just that you and this person seem to get each other more than others. When you’re emotionally connected, you tend to share the same views, opinions, and interests. While it may seem like you’re literally reading each other’s minds, you’re probably just reading your own mind while you happen to share the same perspective with this person. You have gotten to know them so well, that you’re able to predict how they’ll react to certain things. Think of yourself as the FBI criminal profiler who predicts what a suspect will do next… you know, except we hope this person isn’t going to participate in any criminal activities.
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2. You worry about each other.
Emotional attraction goes further than just worrying about someone’s general well-being. You’ll instead be worried about their well-being, their future, and even their past! You’ll want to better get to know this person to make sure they’re happy and doing everything they want to be doing. This is a genuine level of care that makes you a protective partner to them. Of course, we’re hoping they feel the same way back, if not you might be overstepping some boundaries.
3. You laugh at the same things.
Sense of humor are not distributed equally. I have an uncle who laughs at pull-my-finger jokes, a cousin who only laughs at memes, and an aunt who loves dad-jokes. Needless to say, dinner at their house could get awkward. Haha. If you are emotionally connected to someone, chances are you’ll share a sense of humor with them. You will both make each other laugh and share jokes which brighten up your days. The act of sharing a laugh with someone is what can cause emotional attraction to begin with!
4. You are good friends.
As I said before, emotional attraction doesn’t have to be romantic. In fact, if you aren’t emotionally connected to your closest friends, they probably aren’t that close. Sharing emotions is what makes friends, friends. If all you talk about is the superficial stuff, the friendship won’t last very long.
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5. You sense when something is wrong.
Very rarely, we get gut feelings that tell us something is wrong. Scientifically speaking, gut feelings often come from brain-gut connections which produce gastrointestinal distress to alert us that something is off. The key takeaway is that the actual thought comes from your brain because you registered that something was wrong. If you’re with this person and you can tell in a heartbeat that something is off, you’ve likely gotten to know them enough through emotional connection to register slight changes in their body language, tone, and facial expressions. This lets you “sense” when something is wrong. And sorry, though, you don’t have quite the sixth sense yet…
6. You reach out to each other at the same time.
It’s happened to most of us; you’re sitting there mentioning someone or thinking about them and BAM their name pops up on your phone. Crazy coincidence, isn’t it? The thing is, when we’re emotionally connected to someone, you often think alike. You have both shared an emotional connection and are bound to think of each other often. These “Wow, I was just thinking of you!” moments reinforce the connection and make it even stronger.
7. You share secrets.
Half of the emotional investment is sharing and being vulnerable with someone. If you’re emotionally connected to someone, they are going to represent a safe space for you to share your deepest darkest secrets. You’ll reach a level of comfort with them that makes them the obvious person to share information with. They will often feel the same with you, so you’ll both be each other’s safe for secrets.
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8. You share important experiences.
Many emotional connections are made through sharing experiences. If you think of a fun memory and the people in it, you’re likely to associate those people with fun and warmth. This strengthens the emotional connection you already had, making you feel closer to those people.
9. You can’t hide your feelings from them.
When you’re with this person, they’ll either know you’re hiding your feelings and call you out on it, or you’ll feel secure enough to share what you’re really thinking no matter the situation. This emotional connection makes the both of you more vulnerable to one another, but in a positive way, since you both respect each other’s boundaries.
10. You understand this person and vice versa.
Overall, emotional connection means you just get each other. You’re on the same page 99% of the time and the 1% of the time you’re not, you’re both mature enough to admit differences and move forward anyway. You’re two peas in a pod and two birds of a feather. These are usually your romantic partners or your best friends. Emotional connection is few and far between so make sure you cherish these bonds! This is one of the strong signs you are emotionally connected to someone.
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Conclusion:
So, there you have it, 10 signs to see if you are emotionally connected to someone. If you notice that you hit a lot of these signs, then you’re most likely emotionally connected with them. But then you should probably know because you both are comfortable with each other and even enjoy each other’s silence. So there you have it, 10 signs you are emotionally connected to someone.