A new analysis of psychological data suggests that manipulative personality traits may stem from deep-seated insecurities ...

And that exhaustion is quietly changing dating culture in ways that aren’t getting enough attention. Attachment fatigue isn’t ...

Here are five clear lessons about closeness, distance, fear, repair and growth, the five crucial building blocks of ...

You might have heard of the term, but do you know what attachment style you have? To find out more about what attachment means, and how your style can affect your romantic relationships, I spoke with ...

The rise of therapy-speak has paved the way for attachment styles to become a mainstay in daily conversation, which isn’t a bad thing. Your attachment style is like your personal emotional ...

Signs you may have an anxious attachment style include being clingy and fearing abandonment. Anxious attachment style is developed in childhood either due to trauma or absent parents. To fix an ...

Likely you’ve heard someone flippantly declare that they (or you, or someone else) have “daddy issues” or “mommy issues.” While most often used as an insult, these phrases are actually rooted in ...

Shows like "The Summer I Turned Pretty" and "Tell Me Lies" tap into painful attachment dynamics that feel familiar.

An attachment style is not a life sentence, it is simply a model through which to understand your relationship dynamics. And it is subject to change. A 2023 review article published in Social and ...

Attachment-based therapy is a type of talk therapy that may help a person manage attachment issues that began in childhood. This may help the person develop more secure attachments with others.