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Avoidant Attachment: What's Really Going On Inside (Part One)
An illustrative story of what's going on inside for an avoidantly attached person in a relatonship.


What Causes Avoidant Attachment? Childhood Experiences that Can Create Avoidant Adults.
Learn about the common childhood experiences that can create an avoidant attachment style.


What it Feels Like to Have an Avoidant Attachment Style
If you're wondering if you might have an avoidant attachment style, or trying to understand the thinking of a partner who does, this article begins to explain how an avoidantly attached person might think about and experience relationships. Important Note: Always remember that attachment style labels are broad categories, and every person is an individual. You or your partner may or may not relate to some or all of the ideas below. How an avoidantly attached person might thin


No-one is Going to Force You to Take Care of Yourself
Feeling overwhelmed? Learn why you need to take care of your own wellbeing, starting now.


Building Self Esteem: Remembering Your Intrinsic Worth
How to uncover the sense of self-worth that's been hidden but never left you.


The Power of Healthy Boundaries: Staying Protected and Connected in Relationships
What boundaries are and the different types, and how to distinguish boundaries vs expectations.


Hyper-Independence in Relationships: Origins, Consequences, and the Link to Avoidant Attachment
Learn what hyper-independence looks like in relationships and how it impacts, where hyper-independence comes from, and how it can link to an avoidant attachment style.


Recognising and Managing Codependency: Nurturing Healthy Relationships and Personal Wellbeing
Explore the concept of codependency, its potential consequences, and ways to break free from codependent patterns.


Interdependence: Building Strong and Fulfilling Relationships
In our current times, we are often reminded of the importance of independence and self-reliance, especially in Western cultures. While these qualities are indeed valuable, it downplays the strength and beauty that lie in our connections with others. The concept of interdependence in romantic partnerships balances extremes of dependence or independence. It recognises that we are individuals with unique strengths and needs, while acknowledging the opportunity and growth that a
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