Tag: personal growth
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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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The Psychology of Shame and Accountability
Now, whenever I sit down to plan these blog posts, I always end up reflecting on my own experiences. I think the topic of accountability and being able to apologise is quite relevant to a lot of people. When I first thought about accountability, I assumed it was simple. If we hurt someone, we apologise,…
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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 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…
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The Psychology of People Pleasing
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…
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The Dark Triad in Dating: Chemistry or Character?
As someone who is very passionate about relationship psychology, I’ve spent a lot of time exploring how personality traits can influence dating dynamics. While this platform focuses on personal growth through a psychological lens, understanding relationship patterns can help us make wiser choices and build healthier connections. In the modern day, it is very easy…
The Secure Perspective 