The way we connect with others as adults is often shaped by our earliest experiences with caregivers. From birth, a child seeks comfort, security and love, forming attachments that become the ...

Attachment theory, developed by psychologist John Bowlby and expanded upon by Mary Ainsworth, categorises attachment styles into four main types based on early caregiving experiences: 1) Secure ...

This article explores the possible relationships between adult attachment and violence among intimates. An attempt is made to understand the apparent contradiction between intimacy and violence by the ...

The stereotype about psychoanalysis is of a person on a couch being asked about their mother; but behind the cookie-cutter image, it seems that your experiences as a child, and specifically how your ...

Our attachment styles are deeply ingrained by the time we reach adulthood. As mentioned in the previous post, attachment style is developed even in utero, and it is fostered throughout our early ...

One of the most fascinating things about working in psychology is the chance to explore the invisible forces that shape our lives. Many of us move through each day operating as a bit of a mystery to ...

Early childhood bonds significantly shape adult relationships, influencing emotional patterns through attachment styles like secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized. Consistent care fosters secure ...

People tend to think of “attachment” and “bonding” as the subjects of child psychology, but in fact, these factors are just as important to adult health and happiness. So what defines the healthy ...

In the modern quest for meaningful relationships, many turn to psychological frameworks to understand themselves and their partners. Among these frameworks, attachment theory has gained significant ...