| No. |
Woundmate |
Heartmate |
| 1 |
Instant chemistry attraction feeling intoxicated by the connection |
Slow burn attraction feeling grounded and curious by the connection |
| 2 |
Connection is driven from and maintained primarily through physicality |
Connection is generated through intellectual, emotional and spiritual alignment first |
| 3 |
Needs are dismissed, minimized or ignored all together |
Needs are prioritized, communicated and respected as a normal part of human relating |
| 4 |
One or both partners feel extreme anxiety expressing their needs |
Both partners are committed to expressing needs even if it's uncomfortable |
| 5 |
Needs aren't shared for fear of rocking the boat or messing up the connection |
Needs are shared even if it may reveal misalignment |
| 6 |
Important conversations are avoided |
Important conversations are prioritized |
