Romantic relationships start with flirting, that artful skill of getting someone to notice you. Once people have each other's attention, they build a connection by focusing on what makes the other person happy. If they both sustain a high level of energy for meeting one another's needs, the attachment between them becomes secure.
But so much can go wrong in a relationship. People often pick poorly at the outset. They flirt with people with whom they have a superficial attraction....
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