The Connection Compass

The Connection Compass

Compass Issues

Compass Issue #35 — Closeness Without Crowding

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Lee H. Baucom, PhD
Oct 27, 2026
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When you love someone, you naturally want to feel close.

You want conversations.

Shared experiences.

Time together.

But sometimes, in our effort to create closeness, we accidentally crowd the very person we’re trying to connect with.

In this Compass Issue, we’ll explore how to build closeness while respecting individuality — and why giving your spouse room to be themselves can actually strengthen your connection.

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