Science finds that one key to satisfaction in a relationship is feeling understood and supported. But in these uncertain times, when many of us are facing a lot of individual stress and anxiety, being ...

Many people come to therapy questioning why their relationship feels more difficult than what they think is normal. They say things like: “I can’t seem to keep things on an even keel.” “I love them so ...

Anxious attachment is a type of insecure relationship that children have with caregivers. Having this attachment in childhood can affect your adult relationships. Attachment is the ability to make ...

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You hate weddings and loathe Valentine’s Day. You gag at PDA. Every time you start to get close to someone new, you lace up your New Balances and sprint in the opposite direction. If you just won this ...

In a recent blog post, “What is Anxious Self-Attachment?” I discussed how attachment theory can be used to better understand our relationship with ourselves. Attachment theory has helped many people ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Attachment styles are having a moment. The internet runneth over with attachment style–themed TikToks, ...

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Are you a chronic people-pleaser, prioritizing others’ needs over your own? Do you struggle with saying no, and feel responsible for others’ happiness? Do you find that your self-esteem is often ...