Tag: attachment
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When Distance Feels Like Rejection: The Psychology of Anxious Attachment
I did want to share some really cool updates before I dive into the main topic of the blog, I now can say I’ve finished my master’s degree! It’s definitely been a busy summer with lots of time in the library writing, analysing, rewriting, questioning whether any of this makes sense, and then rewriting it…
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When Closeness Becomes Uncomfortable: The Psychology of Avoidant Attachment
When does distance become a way of managing discomfort? Sat down to write this blog with Rita Ora’s Let You Love Me playing in the background- absolute banger of a song btw and quite fitting for discussing attachment styles! Listen here: https://youtu.be/02YSbpqB9kc?si=m2frjPOrDbt3-9hd The Overfunctioning Role I’ve always found avoidant attachment compelling because much of my…
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How Insecure Attachment Can Keep Us Drawn to the Wrong People
I think a lot of people have heard the saying “you attract the type of love you think you deserve“. Personally, I do believe to an extent that there are elements of truth to this, as our self-image, boundaries, and past experiences can shape how we approach dating, what we choose to tolerate, and how…
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The Psychology of Putting People on Pedestals
It’s been a few weeks since my last blog post! Over the past few weeks, I’ve been swamped writing up my master’s dissertation while also trying to make the most of the start of summer! Alongside uni, I’ve found myself reflecting more on topics like boundaries, self-image, and how we make sense of relationships with…
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The Psychology of Situationships
Following on from my recent posts on attachment, people pleasing, and modern dating psychology, I wanted to explore a topic that has become increasingly common in contemporary dating: situationships. A situationship is typically a romantic or emotionally intimate connection that exists somewhere between friendship and a committed relationship. While there may be affection, intimacy, and…
The Secure Perspective 