tertiary · Longing

Aching-For-Closeness

Part of the Connection & Loneliness Wheel

What is Aching-For-Closeness?

A specific ache for emotional intimacy. To be let in and let close.

When you might feel aching-for-closeness

Aching-For-Closeness is a specific form of craving, which itself is a type of longing. You might experience this feeling in situations where longing is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define aching-for-closeness.

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