Psychology explains why some couples can sit together in silence without feeling awkward while others need constant conversation; what this means about emotional security, intimacy and relationship expectations

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• A couple can sit in silence and feel connected, while another may find the same silence uncomfortable, and psychology suggests the meaning behind silence shapes these feelings.
• A 2024 study in the journal Motivation and Emotion examined silence in romantic relationships across four studies, looking at how reasons for quiet moments influenced emotions, psychological needs and closeness.