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Bids for Affection

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A concept from Gottman research describing small attempts partners make throughout the day to connect with each other, and how responding to these bids predicts relationship success.

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Mark Manson recommends ✓ High confidence
"He kind of came up with this framework that he calls bids for affection. And it is really much about this responsiveness like the Gottman's argue that it's the hallmark of happy couples"

Attribution: Mark Manson explains and endorses this Gottman concept as a key predictor of relationship success