Every person begins life in complete dependence. Infants cannot regulate emotions, meet needs, or feel safe without connection. Our nervous systems learn  safety through other people—this is called co-regulation . We do not outgrow this wiring. Adults need secure attachment, emotional support, and connection, too. We are not meant to live in isolation. We are wired for connection—a healthy, stable, secure connection. On the other end of the spectrum in the spectrum of connect