49. How attachment styles affect communication
The impact of the 6 core attachment needs
Sometimes being in love feels like you’re standing on the edge of a cliff and hoping your partner is going to catch you.
In this episode, we discuss 6 core attachment needs, attachment styles, and the impact on communication.
6 Attachment Needs
· To feel special
· To feel valued and respected
· To feel safe, that you care about my emotions, even if you don’t understand them
· To understand that vulnerability is hard for me
· To know I am wanted
· To know you will be there when I need you
We review the attachment styles:
· Anxious
· Avoidant
· Secure
We explore the behaviors associated with distress in each attachment style:
· Protest behavior
· Deactivating strategies
· Secure strategies
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