You may not even be aware that it’s taking place…
A dating specialist has disclosed one minor but harmful behavior that could ruin even the most resilient relationships.
Typically, when we think about separations, we presume they occur due to something significant like infidelity.
However, sometimes relationships conclude gradually, as two individuals slowly realize they are not quite compatible.
‘Bid busting’ occurs more frequently than we acknowledge in our relationships (Imaginestock/Getty Images)
Yet, this behavior could silently create distance between you and your partner, and if ignored, might indicate the conclusion of your time together.
And it’s something either individual might be doing without realizing: neglecting to respond to your partner’s ‘bids’ for attention.
According to The Gottman Institute, a ‘bid’ constitutes ‘a request to connect’ and forms ‘the fundamental unit of emotional communication’.
A bid can take various forms, including a remark about their day, a shared meme, a casual touch, or even a sigh.
Nevertheless, how you react – or fail to react – is more significant than you might believe.