To be real for a second I can admit to being obsessed with learning about my attachment style. Learning about the different characteristics and how your attachment style impacts day-to-day life is ...

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German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer said that humans were like porcupines on a cold night. We yearn to snuggle together for the warmth of close bodily contact, but when we approach we stick each ...

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As Emily and Tom settled into their first marital therapy session, their body language spoke volumes. Tom slouched in his chair, a man seemingly resigned to the futility of yet another attempt to fix ...

WHILE TODAY IS ALL ABOUT LOVE AND CONNECTION, IT’S ALSO THE PERFECT TIME TO REFLECT ON HOW WE RELATE TO THE ONES THAT WE CARE ABOUT. WE’RE JOINED TODAY BY RELATIONSHIP EXPERT. CHARLOTTE MCCULLOUGH.

Recent psychological research has transformed our understanding of human relationships, revealing how early childhood experiences shape our ability to form and maintain meaningful connections ...

Attachment styles are rooted in our families of origin: The ways our primary caregivers related to us in childhood have a direct correlation with how we relate to people when we enter adulthood. Part ...

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Reality TV gives us a front-row seat to the drama, love, and chaos of romantic relationships, and 90 Day Fiance is no exception. The show offers unforgettable couples whose journeys range from ...