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fromPsychology Today
15 hours ago

Mistakes We Make in Love Relationships

A huge mistake we make in love relationships is assuming that events and behaviors mean (or should mean) the same to both partners. Behaviors and events rarely mean the same to partners, who almost invariably differ in: Temperament Metabolism Hormonal levels Core vulnerability Family history Life experiences Developmental trajectory (matured at different stages) All of the above influence the meaning we give to events and behaviors.
Relationships
#relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Why You Keep Falling for Emotionally Unavailable People

People often unconsciously pursue relationships with those who cannot love them back, equating emotional unavailability with love.
#parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why Your Best Friend Might Ghost You When You're Dying

Death anxiety influences whether individuals offer support to dying friends or withdraw.
Understanding death anxiety and attachment styles can help improve end-of-life caregiving.
#emotional-intelligence
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Anxious Attachment and the Sensitive Emotional Radar

Hypersensitivity can distort emotional perception, impacting interpersonal relationships negatively.
Misreading emotional cues can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies in relationships.
Awareness of emotions does not guarantee empathy in close interactions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Anxious Attachment and the Sensitive Emotional Radar

Hypersensitivity can distort emotional perception, impacting interpersonal relationships negatively.
Misreading emotional cues can lead to self-fulfilling prophecies in relationships.
Awareness of emotions does not guarantee empathy in close interactions.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

3 Common Texting Red Flags to Look Out For

Emotionally unavailable people keep others at arm's length through subtle communication habits such as avoiding vulnerability and steering clear of deep conversations.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

"Shunishment" Blends Boundaries With Manipulation

Shunishment uses presence and absence to control behavior and create fear.
It relies on vague, shifting rules and can emerge from avoidant attachment styles.
Shunishment may suppress self-expression, particularly for marginalized groups.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Relational Starting Point for Compassion

Compassion and empathy are trainable skills that can be developed through specific practices like attachment priming and meditation.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The High Price We Pay for Tribalism

We have an innate need to attach to caregivers; however, anything beyond that initial impulse to attach must be taught.
Parenting
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory Announce Fall 2025 Tour

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory are set for a second North American tour starting September 11, 2025.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

2 Signs You're Mistaking Intimacy Issues for 'The Ick'

People with higher levels of disgust sensitivity are more likely to reject potential partners for minor flaws.
Relationships
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Don't Laugh When Your Child Is Crying

Attachment research should guide parenting practice.
Everyday behaviors can be more significant than is initially apparent.
Parental laughing when children are distressed can have a serious negative impact.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

3 Ways to Know Who You Can Trust

Trust is essential for relationship building, guided by three dimensions identified in psychotherapy.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

AI Is Replacing Our Jobs-But What If It's Also Replacing Us?

If growth comes from struggle, and if relationships are where we mirror and evolve, what happens when we outsource those human moments to machines?
Artificial intelligence
Pets
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Does Our Love for a Pet Ever Truly Leave Us?

Losing a pet evokes profound grief akin to losing a human loved one.
The command "stay" signifies protection and lasting memory during the grieving process.
Love for a pet transforms into enduring presence and memory after loss.
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