Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
Having a genuine connection with someone is a special experience. It’s
like two spirits recognizing their counterpart. This doesn't happen with most
people you meet, which is why a special connection is a strong indicator, and
a necessary foundation to recognize that this is the man God has for you.
Connection vs Chemistry
Now don’t confuse connection with chemistry.
When I speak to people they’ll claim to have a “great connection.” I’ll ask
what they mean by this, then they follow up with getting along, liking the
same things, or sharing common interests and passions. All of these which are
great; however, it doesn’t mean there’s a deep and genuine connection. Most
times, it’s just part of the chemistry between two people.
To give more clarity, chemistry accounts for the ability to get along with
each other. It’s two people happily coexisting with one another. Chemistry is
the foundation of a connection, it’s sets the tone for people to dive deeper,
although this may not always happen. When there’s a deep and genuine
connection, those two people develop a bond. They enjoy each other as they
are, and it goes beyond common and shared interests. With a deep and
genuine connection, it allows two people to be comfortable with vulnerability.
You accept their layers and enjoy simply being in their space. It’s easy to
unpack who you are with them because there’s a mutual acceptance.
This is huge.
You want to be sure the relationship goes deeper than, “we get along.”
Think about the long-term. If you’re not spending extended periods of quality
time with a person, chemistry can fool you. This doesn’t mean you need to
live with a person; however, there needs to be time spent getting to know one
another.
You need to talk, open up, and share the deeper parts of you. Without it,
you won’t discover who they are. Although you may not completely know a
person, you want to gain a more in depth understanding. Getting along and
liking someone, or being able to hang out with them only touches the surface
—that’s chemistry. You want to go beyond that and this can only happen
when there’s a genuine connection. Bottom line: don’t confuse chemistry
with connection. So, how does a person determine if there is one?
Be Yourself
Many people begin dating, enter relationships, and even marry, holding on
to a façade; portraying who they believe they need to be, rather than who they
are.
I speak to a lot of women who’ve “played the role” they thought was
necessary, regardless of whether or not it resonated with them, because they
believed it was the only way to get the man they wanted.
And they got him.