What to talk about on Valentine's Day? Of course, about love! And we can talk about this feeling for a long time. It is multifaceted. It contains tenderness and strength, romance and care, passion and inspiration, shades of joy and sadness. What is this wonderful feeling born from? Out of the need for emotional intimacy. There is a wonderful book by Susan Johnson called “Hold Me Tight.” And in it the author writes about love: love is nothing more than the most perfect, error-free evolutionary mechanism that allows humans to survive as a species. And this is not because it forces us to be fruitful and multiply. People manage to continue their race even without love! But because it helps us build emotional connections with people who are important and valuable to us - those who will become a quiet haven in the stormy ocean of life. Love is a strong bulwark designed to provide the protection and support that everyone needs to survive the inevitable ups and downs. Emotional intimacy is part of our human nature. When a baby is born, it is attached to its mother or other significant adult. As an adult, a person strives to create close, reliable and lasting relationships with his partner. There are many studies on how such a close emotional connection has a beneficial effect on psychological and physical health, activity and interest in the world. From mutual sympathy. We pay attention to how a person looks, how he expresses himself, how he communicates, what he does. We listen to the response within, as far as we like and close. Sympathy can arise already at the first meeting. But for it to develop into affection, it takes time. Out of interest in each other. Yes, sympathy is only the first step to love. Intimacy is born from genuine passion for each other. From time spent together and caring for each other. At first, partners are attracted by passion. Then deep affection takes its place. Love is about being close, going through life together, sharing, caring and supporting. From the ability to resolve conflicts, to get out of troubles without swearing and quarrels. From common life values ​​and goals. We have a natural need for emotional intimacy. Sympathy and passion are spontaneous and also largely determined by biology. And love is like a flower. Yes, he grows because nature intended it that way. But in order for it not to fade, but to delight you with its flowers, you need to constantly take care of it. Happy Holidays to you, dear readers! Love, joy and prosperity to you and your loved ones!