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Being Safe

State & ExperienceRelationship Dynamics & IntimacyGeneral Sensitivity

A felt sense that vulnerability won’t be punished—often supported by gentleness, consent, and reliable repair.

What This Really Means

Often shows up as feeling close, understood, and emotionally connected.

It’s shaped by responsiveness, conflict repair, and daily habits.

Examples

Feeling close after repair

Drifting when routines disappear

Common Misunderstandings

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Reality

More accurately, Being Safe refers to a felt sense that vulnerability won’t be punished—often supported by gentleness, consent, and reliable repair, and a healthy relationship has no friction doesn’t follow from that.

Reality

Being Safe is about a felt sense that vulnerability won’t be punished—often supported by gentleness, consent, and reliable repair, and it doesn’t imply that if it’s meant to be, it stays easy.

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Inside LoveIQ

We identify patterns related to Being Safe by analyzing responses in our assessment modules, helping you understand your unique relationship dynamics.

Sample visualization of a gap metric.

“You don't need to label yourself. These terms help describe patterns — not define you.”

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