The 7 Bridges: Attraction

Ryan and I use a relationship framework in our coaching at The Cliteral Truth called The 7 Bridges of a Solid Relationship.

Ryan developed the 7 bridges framework through the try and fail cycles of his own past relationships. And we believe it's the rock solid truth.

The idea is that in any solid romantic relationship, both partners need to cross 7 bridges together then continue to fortify those bridges.

Bridge 1 is Attraction.

You're not going anywhere together if attraction isn't there. Nowhere solid anyway.

You need to take 3 steps on the attraction bridge: physical attraction (body, voice, height, style, features etc), seggsual attraction (largely dependent on chemistry), and personal attraction (who the person is, qualities, characteristics).

If you're trying to force a relationship with someone you're not crossing the bridge of attraction with-taking each step-don't bother. I've seen so many failed relationships getting nowhere near the other bridges because they can't cross bridge one, attraction.

This 7 bridge series of posts continues as I cover each bridge.

Next up is Bridge 2, Bias for Communication.

Tune in to The Cliteral Truth podcast and listen to episode 3: The 7 Bridges of a Solid Relationship and episode 9: Bridge 1-Attraction. We'll be dropping an episode on each bridge as we continue to podcast!

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This post is written by Lexie and adapted from her Instagram series on The 7 Bridges of a Solid Relationship. Follow The.cliteraltruth on IG for more.