A large new study reveals how early relationships with parents and friends influence how we relate to those closest to us in adulthood ...

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 ...

Understanding how they form and still affect you to this day is key to breaking negative relationship patterns.

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 ...

A study of 512 couples finds that touch aversion in relationships stems primarily from avoidant attachment patterns, not ...

Attachment theory stands as one of the most influential frameworks for understanding human relationships. This theory examines how our earliest bonds with caregivers create emotional templates that ...

Learning how this type of attachment style develops is truly healing and can help you understand a lot about your ...

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 ...

Children are likely to develop secure attachment by having available, sensitive, and responsive caregivers. When that’s not the case, a child may develop an insecure attachment, which can take several ...

Attachment styles in children can be powerful indicators of how they interact with others, especially caregivers. Does a child only show interest in an adult when they are hungry? When scared or ...