Emotional Connection

Relationship Disconnection: Unraveling the Attachment Cycle

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attachment cycles, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, anxious-avoidant trap, blame game, avoid-avoid cycle

In the intricate web of human relationships, delving into the attachment bonds that weave our interactions is key to unlocking secure relationships.

Within emotionally focused couples therapy, we often encounter reoccurring attachment cycles—a pattern that can act as a virus, infecting the emotional connection within a relationship and giving rise to feelings of disconnection and loneliness.… Continue reading Here

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