An emotionally available person can listen, communicate and respond, take responsibility, be willing to have difficult conversations and not disappear when things get challenging

People are more likely to feel emotionally secure when their partner listens with empathy, communicates honestly and treats them with respect

If you grow up receiving affection, you will welcome and enjoy close contact. If you grow up without it, physical closeness can feel threatening

Sexual liberation is often surrounded by misunderstanding, with many people associating it only with behaviour that pushes against social norms

Some people did not grow up receiving affection consistently. When genuine care is shown to them, they may feel overwhelmed and question whether they truly deserve it

Although attraction develops in different ways for men and women, a long-term emotional connection is built on consistency, warmth and mutual effort