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5 Ways to Spot Emotional Intelligence in A Partner, According to Experts
Emotional intelligence is the key to relationship satisfaction.
Recently, I wrote about how amazing it is to love an emotionally healthy man.
He’s very different from my avoidant exes.
His emotional intelligence really stands out, and I believe it’s one of the key reasons why both of us feel so satisfied in our relationship.
But it’s not only my personal experience; research has also found the importance of emotional intelligence in relationship success in terms of satisfaction and longevity.
I wrote about it for Refinery29:
https://refinery29.com/en-gb/emotional-intelligence-relationships
Read the article for insights into a fascinating 15-year study into emotional intelligence.
In summary, here are 5 ways to spot emotional intelligence in a partner:
1. They’re self-aware.
Emotional understanding is a fundamental sign of emotional intelligence. Cindy Barnes, a UK licensed psychotherapist for highly sensitive individuals (HSP), advises: “If you could see someone talking about their emotions…
