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When both parties feel pushed, understood, and mentally connected, relationships tend to flourish. However, there may be instances when you feel that you're the only one bearing the burden of your knowledge, which can cause some loneliness.
Here are 16 signs that you may be craving for a more intense and stimulating connection than you're currently experiencing with your significant other, along with the importance of these signs.
1. Conversations Feel Like Small Talk on Repeat
2. They Don’t Seem Curious About Learning New Things
3. They Rarely Challenge Your Opinions
4. They Steer Clear of Complicated Topics
5. Your Humor Often Goes Right Over Their Head
6. You End Up Feeling Like Their Teacher
7. They Don’t Care Much About What’s Happening in the World
8. They Get Defensive About New Ideas
9. Reading Isn’t Really Their Thing
10. They Don’t Really Do Self-Reflection
11. They Only Enjoy “Light” Entertainment
12. They Zone Out When You Share Your Passions
13. They Don’t “Get” Your Work
14. They Avoid Big Life Questions
15. They Don’t Seek Out Different Perspectives
16. You’re Feeling Unchallenged