TAMPA (BLOOM) There are two interesting phenomena happening in the United States, a so-called loneliness epidemic and what’s being called a “friendship deficit.” This refers to the idea that some ...

Recent psychological research has transformed our understanding of human relationships, revealing how early childhood experiences shape our ability to form and maintain meaningful connections ...

Ever wonder why some people seem to crave constant reassurance in relationships while others bolt at the first sign of commitment? You might think it’s just a personality quirk or the result of “bad ...

Here are five clear lessons about closeness, distance, fear, repair and growth, the five crucial building blocks of ...

Emotional attachment is the sense of emotional connection people feel toward others. Experiences during early childhood can shape a person’s emotional attachment type, making it secure or avoidant.

Do you have a friend who gets unusually emotional when you don’t text back quickly enough? Perhaps you’re the friend who’s ready to end a friendship when someone is ‘moving funny’ without stopping to ...

Everything relational ultimately comes down to attachment style — even the way you use your phone. If you've learned anything about attachment theory, you know that the four attachment styles have ...

(CNN) — Do you identify as anxious, avoidant, disorganized or secure? For those who aren’t up on pop psychology vernacular, these terms refer to the four attachment styles. Attachment styles describe ...

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