Attachment styles are part of attachment theory in psychology, which John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth developed. Developing an avoidant attachment style as a child can lead to difficulties forming close ...

While the events that lead to love, marriage, affairs and divorce can often feel arbitrary, for psychologists there is a definitive science behind why some relationships work and some just don’t. In ...

In a TikTok that has been viewed nearly 1 million times, a woman explains that her husband’s approach to calming down after an argument is “by being in my skin, attached to me like a bug on a rug.” As ...

Dismissive avoidant attachment often gets a bad rap and, sometimes, that can be justified based on “bad” behavior in relationships. That said, dismissive avoidant people are also widely misunderstood.

Parenting is probably the most difficult job you'll have in your lifetime. That's especially true if you're dealing with past traumas, or if you're suffering from an addiction or mental health issue ...

Navigating the complexities of romantic relationships can often feel like trying to decode a foreign language. What makes it even more confusing is that there are a lot of lay people and coaches ...

Many people are not aware of this but everyone has a different type of attachment style when it comes to relationships. One ...

Have you ever caught yourself scrolling aimlessly on a dating app, rejecting profiles for reasons you can’t articulate? Well, maybe it’s a ‘me’ problem, rather than a ‘you’ problem. I’m someone who ...

Are you dating an avoidant type? You know, the hyper-independent type that is uncomfortable with any form of emotional intimacy? If you are, then you're probably having issues with meeting them where ...

If you've learned anything about attachment theory, you know that the four attachment styles have major impacts on relationships. But, according to one expert, they even impact the small details in a ...

When you enter a new relationship, you’re likely swept up in the honeymoon phase. It feels intoxicating, like you’ve finally found someone who just gets you. The chemistry is electric, conversations ...

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 ...