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For many young adults, independence brings freedom—and a quiet ache. You’re making decisions on your own, forming adult relationships, and trying to stay grounded in your faith… all while asking questions like: Who am I becoming? What do healthy relationships actually look like? How do I know if this connection is drawing me closer to God—or further from myself? The answers to these questions are deeply connected to attachment, identity, and how securely we believe we are lov

It often starts quietly. A couple sits across from each other at dinner, both tired, both scrolling, both assuming the other knows how they’re feeling. They care deeply for one another—but somewhere between work stress, family responsibilities, and the pace of everyday life, connection has begun to thin. Not in a dramatic way. Just enough to feel lonely, even while married. Valentine’s Day can temporarily mask this distance. A thoughtful card or planned date might spark warmt