Powers of Eye Contact in a Relationship

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Can be arousing

Eye contact from a stranger or someone who appears angry can be seen as threatening or mysterious, but eye contact from a partner can be a sexual invitation.

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Detect ingenuity

Most people know that smiling is indicative of emotional support in a relationship, but people can also fake a smile. Eye contact allows you to determine whether or not your partner’s smile is genuine.

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Leads to engagement

When you make eye contact with your partner, not only will you feel more aroused, but you’ll also feel as if they are more engaged in the conversation.

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Read our partners

Your partner may tell you that nothing is wrong when upset, but looking into their eyes tells the true story. You can probably tell just from making eye contact when your partner is sad.

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Important for intimacy

Intimacy and emotional connection are important for a relationship to thrive, and eye contact is one way to achieve this connection.

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A sign of love

When you and your partner gaze in each other’s eyes fondly, the two of you will be able to feel the love that exists in the relationship.

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Become one

Psychologists know that our brains can connect us with our partners and even take on their emotions and suggest that the eyes are a window through which we can become one with our partners.

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Builds trust

Looking into your partner’s eyes and holding their gaze when having a conversation helps you to connect with them, thereby increasing feelings of trust.

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Essential for bonding

To have a successful and lasting relationship, two people must develop a close bond with each other. Regular eye contact bonds you to your partner, as the eyes, as the saying goes,

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Ways to Overcome Eye Contact Anxiety in Relationships

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