The Secure Perspective

Tag: love

  • 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,…

  • The Psychology Behind Dating App Anxiety

    The Psychology Behind Dating App Anxiety

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    May has been a brutal month for my master’s, and after two months of focusing on my course, we are so back! Alongside my current dissertation research, I’ve been thinking a lot about how modern dating environments interact with attachment, emotional security, and uncertainty. Introduction It’s safe to say that dating apps have transformed modern…

  • Attachment Styles Explained: The Psychology Behind Your Relationships

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    Why do some relationships feel calm, supportive, and secure, while others feel intense, confusing, or emotionally exhausting? It’s easy to assume that many of these experiences come down to compatibility or bad luck in dating (possibly, haha!). However, psychology suggests something deeper may be at play. Our patterns in relationships are often shaped by what…

  • Why Do Good People Sometimes Stay In Bad Relationships

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    You’re kind, confident, and caring – yet somehow you keep finding yourself in relationships that leave you anxious, maybe at times withdrawn, or even questioning your worth. It’s only natural to feel destabilised in these types of dynamics. Many good people stay in unhealthy relationships longer than they should, and the reasons are surprisingly human.…