Comfortable silence signifies a meaningful connection

In many of our conversations now, we always feel the need to fill the void. We are so uncomfortable with those moments of silence because we think the other person may see us as awkward or boring.

But I think being comfortable in that pause is something we should all work towards in our relationships. Not only does it mean that we are secure enough with each other to simply appreciate each other's presence regardless of talking points, but it also allows our thoughts to breathe, giving each spoken word that much more meaning and weight.

When we feel the pressure to constantly speak, and in a sense, perform, each idea tends to become much more muddled and small because our minds haven't been given the space and opportunity to populate with interesting talking points yet.