You’ve probably heard the term 'anxious attachment style' circling the internet lately—but what does it actually mean outside the context of social media jargon? Technically, anxious attachment is a ...

Co-authored by Azin Dastpak and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. You may know someone with any or all of the following behaviours: meticulously organizes things in their environment, repeatedly checks to see ...

Anxious attachment is a style of attachment developed in childhood due to inconsistent or unpredictable caregiving. It carries into adulthood, influencing romantic relationships, friendships, and self ...

"Tell me, how do I save myself from my longings and sorrows? What should I do with you? I am in a state of addiction. Tell me, what is the solution? My longings have reached the limits of delirium" ...

In relationships, we often see that people with two particular insecure attachment styles collide the most: anxious and avoidant. All attachment styles play an important role in shaping our romantic ...

Secure Attachment: You feel comfortable getting close to people and don’t have a lot of stress about it. Anxious Attachment: You feel a lot of anxiety around getting close to people. Avoidant ...

Parents know how crucial it is to develop a healthy bond with their children. Ideally, parents want their kids to develop a secure attachment. But sometimes, kids who are emotionally sensitive can ...

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 ...

Marie and her husband started seeing a couples therapist when the early years of parenthood put a strain on their marriage. Their two kids were 3 years and 4 months old, respectively, when COVID ...

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We have all borne witness to the tragedy: Your smart, funny, perfect friend is caught in the riptide of a torrid “situationship.” The very bravest of us talk to our friend. We will ask them where they ...

Avoidant attachment is an attachment style that develops during early childhood, particularly in those who do not experience sensitive responses to their needs or distress. Children with an avoidant ...