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LESSON 6 · Emotional Intelligence for Couples

Bids Across Distance

Emotional bids get harder when partners are physically apart, whether from travel, clashing schedules, or just sitting in separate rooms on separate screens.

Digital bids still count. Sending an article that made you think of your partner is a bid. So is a simple "thinking of you" text. They need the same responsiveness as in-person ones.

When apart, build in set times to connect. A morning check-in and an evening call create reliable moments to be available. Without that, days pass with only logistics, slowly draining the bond.