The Secure Perspective

Tag: attachment theory

  • The Psychology of People Pleasing

    The Psychology of People Pleasing

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    Alongside the blogs I’ve written on dating psychology, I wanted to dive a little deeper into other topics, such as friendships, setting boundaries, and general well-being. The perfect topic that came to mind this week was people pleasing! Unlike some of my other posts, which have been solely focused on romantic relationships, this one also…

  • The Psychology of Phantom Exes

    The Psychology of Phantom Exes

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    Over the past few years, popular culture has become increasingly fascinated with the idea of “the one who got away.” Across films, music, social media, and modern dating discourse, certain past relationships seem to occupy an almost mythical emotional status. Some people move on quickly after relationships end, while others remain psychologically present for years,…