By ALBERT STUMM It’s not uncommon that new clients come into Kelsie Coles’ therapy office and declare their attachment style. “I ask them a question, and people will say, ...

You may already be familiar with the ways negative childhood experiences can impact us as adults. Even if you can't name the ...

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 ...

"At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us."—Albert Schweitzer ...

From fear of vulnerability to an overwhelming need for reassurance, our attachment styles often stem from the ways we were cared for as children. Understanding these patterns, where they come from and ...

Do you identify as anxious, avoidant, disorganized or secure? For those who aren’t up on pop psychology vernacular, these terms refer to the four attachment styles. Attachment styles describe how ...

As Valentine's Day approaches, restaurant bookings fill up and couples exchange cards, flowers, and carefully chosen gifts. For some, it's a day of closeness and connection. For others, it can bring ...

Romance has always been a hot topic of conversation: it seems you can’t go one family dinner without a relative asking, “So are you seeing anybody yet?” But with the rise of social media, the ...

I was rewatching Girls for the umpteenth time when I realized: There’s a pattern here. In this particular episode, Hannah (played by Lena Dunham), finds herself in a situationship with Adam (Adam ...

We are hardwired to need people, and there is nothing wrong with that. For example, you might lean on or need your partner or spouse more during challenging times in your life. Sometimes, our ...

Mistreatment and attachment style To clarify the relationship between childhood maltreatment and adult attachment style, Widom, Czaja, Kazakowski, and Chauhan (2017) conducted research with 650 adults ...