When you have an emotional connection with someone, you feel comfortable sharing your values, beliefs, and dreams with each other so you can support and champion one another. If you feel nervous that you will scare them away by revealing too much; take note of that emotion and question why youre hesitating to open up.

What does it mean to be emotionally attached?

Emotional attachment refers to the feelings of closeness and affection that help sustain meaningful relationships over time. Simply feeling close to someone helps you bond and increases your sense of connection. This attachment might help you feel safe, comfortable, happy, maybe even somewhat euphoric in their company.

What does connection feel like?

What does it mean to feel connected? Basically, feeling connected means feeling in touch with someone who cares about us. Most people acknowledge that children need to feel a safe attachment to an adult who cares for them. The reality is that adults also need a secure attachment to another adult.

Does emotional attachment mean love?

Yes, you need a healthy emotional attachment to have love, but emotional attachment does not mean you are in love. Again, emotional attachment is needs-based, and we seek to be with others to get our specific needs met.