Emotional intelligence of your Partner

Why Do My Partners Fall Out of Love With Me? The answer may be partially explained by a difference in emotional intelligence. Key points *Generating closeness is not the same as sustaining closeness in an interpersonal relationship. *Empathy is the cornerstone of emotional intelligence; emotionally unintelligent individuals may lack empathy. *Empathy is often necessary to sustain closeness in an interpersonal relationship. Getting close to a new love is exhilarating. Yet, when the shine wears off, a person often worries a partner may get bored. The distance that sometimes creeps into a relationship following the “honeymoon period” often creates panic in someone who has been hurt before. Terrified about enduring another abandonment, the person holds on to her partner and seeks reassurance. If the partner is irritated with her insecurity and responds impatiently, the individual’s fear may intensify, resulting in a chasm in the relationship. One partner needs empathy and the other is…