A new meta-analysis provides evidence that the quality of emotional bonds formed in adulthood is connected to specific types ...

Attachment patterns in neurodivergent adults can be shaped by early double empathy challenges, making neuro‑affirming support ...

We all want an easy love, or at least one that doesn’t make us panic, bolt, or force us to become a detective. Of course, ...

A new analysis of psychological data suggests that manipulative personality traits may stem from deep-seated insecurities regarding social bonding. Researchers found that individuals who struggle to ...

It could be negatively impacting your relationships. When we form a relationship with a partner, family member or close friend, inevitably, we bring our emotional baggage along too. And there’s ...

Attachment represents one of the most fundamental psychological frameworks influencing human relationships throughout the lifespan. This powerful behavioral system begins forming during infancy ...

Fear of intimacy and insecure attachment can trigger distancing Low self-esteem may make closeness feel risky Healthy communication helps rebuild emotional trust It might feel isolating to notice that ...

Our relationships with our parents lay the foundation for our future connections with others, shaping the way we navigate emotional bonds well into adulthood. Attachment expert, author, and therapist ...

Before you look for “the one,” make sure you’re ready to become the kind of partner “one” can trust. In the search for love, we often focus on what’s wrong with the other person: their faults, their ...

A lucky 58% of people are raised with secure attachment — the ability to trust their emotions, express their needs and believe that the people they love will still love them back. The rest of us often ...

Interpersonal trust is a crucial component of healthy relationships. When we interact with strangers, we quickly gauge whether we can trust them. And those important social skills may be shaped by our ...