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It's not chemistry, it's emotional safety. 4 habits that make you a safe person to others


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SALT LAKE CITY — Most of us have been taught that a click between two people comes from chemistry, a personality match or spending time together. But psychology tells us something different: that the people we feel close to are often the people who make us feel emotionally safe.

Dr. Matt Townsend said that safety doesn't just happen, it's something we can create. He shared four habits that will help us be the kind of person that others naturally want to open up to.

Choose to Create Safer Interactions

Focus on Being Interested, Not Impressive

Help Others to Truly Feel Seen

Notice What You Are Becoming

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Lauren Tippetts

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