Month: August 2023

The Blame Game: Attachment Dynamics in Conflict and Reconnection

The Blame Game: Attachment Dynamics in Conflict and Reconnection
Blame game, attachment theory, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, criticize-defense pattern

In the intricate dance of romantic relationships, an intriguing yet often distressing pattern emerges – the “Blame Game” dynamic. This complex interplay involves partners striving for connection and validation through confrontational tactics rather than embracing vulnerability.

The question that inevitably arises is: What prompts individuals to resort to such seemingly counter-connecting behaviors?Continue reading Here

The Protest-Withdraw Pattern: Unraveling Emotional Disconnect in Relationships

The Protest-Withdraw Pattern: Unraveling Emotional Disconnect in Relationships
protest-withdraw pattern, attachment theory, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment

This article was originally published on Healing Moments Counseling.

Meet Sarah and Alex – a young, multicultural couple in their late twenties who recently moved to Seattle, Wa seeking new opportunities. Sarah, a software engineer, and Alex, a marketing specialist, were excited about this fresh chapter in their lives.… Continue reading Here