49. How attachment styles affect communication

The impact of the 6 core attachment needs

Sometimes being in love feels like you’re standing on the edge of a cliff and hoping your partner is going to catch you.

In this episode, we discuss 6 core attachment needs, attachment styles, and the impact on communication.

6 Attachment Needs

· To feel special

· To feel valued and respected

· To feel safe, that you care about my emotions, even if you don’t understand them

· To understand that vulnerability is hard for me

· To know I am wanted

· To know you will be there when I need you

We review the attachment styles:

· Anxious

· Avoidant

· Secure

We explore the behaviors associated with distress in each attachment style:

· Protest behavior

· Deactivating strategies

· Secure strategies

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