Low-Risk and High-Risk

You already know that emotional bids are small reaches for connection. But not all bids are created equal. Some are low-risk bids ("Look at that sunset") and some are high-risk bids ("I've been feeling disconnected from you").

High-risk bids require vulnerability — sharing fear or insecurity means handing someone something fragile. Fumble it once and they may never offer it again. These moments define the relationship's emotional depth more than any grand gesture.