Learn to recognize and respond to your partner's bids for connection—the small moments that build lasting love.
This week's focus question: How do you typically respond when your partner reaches out for connection, and how would you like to respond?
Week 8: Understanding Bids for Connection
Bids for connection are the small moments of reaching out that happen every day. How you respond to these bids shapes your relationship.
What is a Bid?
A bid can be verbal, physical, or non-verbal—any attempt to get your partner's attention, affirmation, or affection.Three Ways to Respond
1. Turning Toward - Engaging positively with the bid 2. Turning Away - Ignoring or missing the bid 3. Turning Against - Responding negativelyThe Research
Couples who consistently turn toward each other's bids have significantly higher relationship satisfaction.Video Lesson
What Are Bids for Connection? — Watch on YouTube
Full 14-Week Course Curriculum
- Week 1: Welcome to the Couples Course! - Week 2: Why Are You Here? - Week 3: Communication Styles - Week 4: Managing Conflict: Key Tools for Healthy Communication - Week 5: The Dance of Love Languages in Relationships - Week 6: 5 Apology Languages: The Art of Making Amends - Week 7: Connection & Rituals - Week 8: What Are Bids for Connection? - Week 9: The Compass and the Map: Navigating Dates and Bonding - Week 10: Feedback: The Foundation for Growth - Week 11: Dollars and Sense: Keeping Love and Finances in Balance - Week 12: Cultivating Your Partnership - Week 13: Embracing Sexual Intimacy - Week 14: Continuing Your Growth Journey
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