7 Signs of Emotional Intimacy:
1. Support and encouragement of development. In a close relationship, both partners inspire and support each other to become the best version of themselves.

2. Common hobbies and interests. Emotional intimacy is built on many common things. But partners also respect individual hobbies, goals and activities.

3. The opportunity to be yourself. Both partners feel comfortable not hiding their shortcomings, knowing that they will not be criticized or pushed away.

4. Safe exchange of emotions. Partners can share their fears, concerns, and complaints knowing they will be listened to and supported without judgment.

5. Deep conversations and comfortable silence. There are no topics that are inconvenient or uninteresting to discuss. And, on the contrary, there is the ability to enjoy each other's company completely without words.

6. Interest in little things. Interest in everyday things. The name of a colleague or the breed of a pet—everything matters.

7. Respect. It's about the value of thoughts, dreams, boundaries and feelings. In such a relationship, both partners treat each other with kindness, attention and interest.

How to develop emotional intimacy?
This process requires the efforts of both partners. Start with basic steps:

Be open in your communications.

Show attention, responsiveness, empathy.

Take care of mutual needs.

Build common interests and hobbies.

In conflicts, look for a solution, not someone to blame.

Before you can develop an emotional connection with someone else, you must form one with yourself. This means that you must clearly define your own needs, desires, feelings and goals.