feel a connection

Meaning

This phrase describes experiencing a sense of closeness, understanding, or emotional warmth with someone, often starting from the moment you first meet them. It can apply to romantic relationships, friendships, or even a shared interest.

Examples

• From the moment they met, she felt a connection with him.

  From the moment they met, she felt a connection with him.

• I didn't really feel a connection with the people at the party, so I left early.

  I didn't really feel a connection with the people at the party, so I left early.

• Many readers feel a strong connection to the characters in this novel.

  Many readers feel a strong connection to the characters in this novel.

• We talked for hours because we felt an instant connection.

  We talked for hours because we felt an instant connection.

• It's important to feel a connection with your therapist so you can trust them.

  It's important to feel a connection with your therapist so you can trust them.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I felt a connection on her.

  ✓ I felt a connection with her.

  Use the prepositions 'with' or 'to' to show who or what you are connected to.

• ✗ We felt a connection together.

  ✓ We felt a connection.

  'Connection' already implies a mutual or shared feeling, so adding 'together' is unnecessary.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I didn't really ___ with my new coworker during lunch.

  💡 I didn't experience a sense of closeness.

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  feel a connection

• They spoke for the first time yesterday but already ___.

  💡 They experienced an instant bond.

  Show answer

  feel a connection