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In "Quiet Couples: The Power of Shared Silence," Heliox examines the unspoken language that shapes our most intimate relationships. The episode unpacks groundbreaking research on what our silences really mean, revealing four distinct types that can either strengthen or undermine connection.

While we obsess over the words we exchange with partners, those wordless moments often carry more weight than we realize. This episode dissects the science behind comfortable silences that deepen bonds and uncomfortable ones that create distance. Using self-determination theory as a framework, the hosts explore how autonomy, competence, and relatedness needs drive our silent interactions.

The most surprising revelation? Even in our hyper-connected, always-talking world, intentional silence might be the most powerful relationship tool we're not using. This episode doesn't just explain why those quiet moments matter – it shows how to harness them to build stronger partnerships in romance and beyond. For anyone who's ever wondered what their partner's silence really means, this is essential listening.

Quiet couples: Alone time together 

Intimate sounds of silence: its motives and consequences in romantic relationships

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