The first blush of romantic intimacy is heady stuff. A pulse quickening, take your breath away, all-consuming experience for many. But can this quickened state of emotions last, and if it does not (spoiler alert, it never does), is that a sign the relationship is headed to the dust bin of past loves?
Building Deep Romantic Connections: Why Helping Your Partner Feel Known Beats Self-Disclosure
Re-enchanting Your Romantic Life
Rejection sensitive people deeply wish to establish rewarding intimate relationships, but they are convinced that potential partners will in some way hurt or betray them. Consequently they misread the behavior of their love interests, reading too much into what are in fact innocent gaffs or clumsy statements. These misunderstandings lead to conflict, and the eventual end of the relationship.
