The Secure Perspective

Tag: modern dating

  • The Psychology of Situationships

    The Psychology of Situationships

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    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 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…