Initiation Pattern
Initiation Pattern refers to the recurring ways intimacy, affection, or sexual connection is typically initiated within a relationship.
What This Really Means
Initiation Pattern describes how timing, signals, and roles around starting intimacy tend to repeat over time.
It is closely linked to Communication Patterns in Relationships and Emotional Intimacy, as initiation often reflects comfort with vulnerability and responsiveness.
Within a relationship assessment platform, initiation patterns are identified by observing who initiates, how often, and under what emotional conditions.
The concept helps explain compatibility dynamics by separating desire from expression and expectation.
Examples
One partner usually initiates physical closeness while the other responds
A relationship report highlights imbalance in initiation frequency
Initiation occurs mainly during periods of emotional closeness rather than routine moments
Common Misunderstandings
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Initiation Pattern describes the recurring ways intimacy, affection, or sexual connection is typically initiated within a relationship, so it doesn’t mean that initiation pattern reflects overall level of desire.
Initiation Pattern describes the recurring ways intimacy, affection, or sexual connection is typically initiated within a relationship, so it doesn’t mean that initiation pattern indicates relationship power dynamics.
Initiation Pattern isn’t an all-the-time rule, and it can change with context and timing.
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Inside LoveIQ
We identify patterns related to Initiation Pattern by analyzing responses in our assessment modules, helping you understand your unique relationship dynamics.
Sample visualization of a gap metric.
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