Are We Partners or Roommates? The A.R.E. Checklist

You split household duties, manage schedules, and share a bed, yet you feel like polite roommates living parallel lives. In Chapter 3 of Hold Me Tight, Dr. Sue Johnson introduces the A.R.E. framework: Accessibility, Responsiveness, and Engagement. Here is how to audit your relational safety, move beyond functional logistics, and find out whether your partner is truly there for you.