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Anxious-Ambivalent Attachment When a child feels safe, seen, and soothed by their parent in a consistent way, they are able to form a secure attachment to that parent. However, when a parent is ...

Fights happen—even between couples who finish each other's sentences on the regular. And when tensions flare, we may resort to saying things we don't mean—it happens. But relationship therapists share ...

The Four Adult Attachment Styles So what is attachment style? It is the way we approach or avoid intimate relationships. Understanding and transcending your own attachment style and being mindful of ...

Reviewed by David Susman, PhD Key Takeaways Early bonds with caregivers shape future relationships and emotional ...

If you're struggling to understand your partner and why they act the way they do, try using attachment theory. Attachment theory is a tremendous field of research that is fascinating to read about.

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