#235: What Attachment Theory Does (& Does Not) Explain

#235: What Attachment Theory Does (& Does Not...

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#236: Coping With Separation Anxiety When Your Partner Is Away (Ask Steph)

In this Ask Steph episode, I respond to a listener who says they generally feel secure in their relationship — except when their partner travels and is physically away. During those periods, they experience intense separation anxiety, spiralling thoughts, and a sudden sense of in ...  Show more

#234: What Makes an Avoidant Partner Feel Safe to Open Up? (Ask Steph)

In this Ask Steph episode, we explore one of the most common (and understandable) questions in anxious–avoidant dynamics: what actually helps an avoidant partner feel safe enough to open up emotionally?If you tend toward anxious attachment, it can feel deeply unsettling to sense ...  Show more

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