What is it about siblinghood that goes “Yes, this person is one that I love and that loves me, and I am fortunate that we share so much of our lives together. I am blessed by this person’s very existence and I would immediately lay down my life for his sake… I must harass him.”
Breaking eye contact makes you a
better conversationalist. Studies show
people who are forced to maintain eye
contact take longer to recall words
than those who are allowed to take a
break from the mental stimulation of
staring into someone else’s eyes.
Though maintaining eye contact is
important for building emotional
connections, looking away is key
for having focused and productive
conversations. SourceSource 2