Attachment is a concept that is spoken about a lot. Formed in the earliest years of our lives, it goes on to impact us for a lifetime. Yet it is surprisingly difficult to find any reading material that goes beyond infants to how it impacts adults in relationships. This article, by Adam Young, is the best I have found yet.
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Why Does Past Trauma Affect My New Relationships?
Our brains recreate the familiar conditions from our childhood. This means that in relationships, we tend to choose partners who reflect characteristics from our past, just as we reflect parts of theirs. Then, we tend to trigger behaviours in each other that recreate...
How to Care for Yourself When Christmas Feels Heavy
For some, the day is spent with family who feel more draining than comforting. For others, the season brings up a different kind of ache — having no one to celebrate with, or feeling invisible while everyone else seems to have a place to be. Whichever end of that...
Memory Time vs Now Time
Sometimes people notice their emotional reactions feel much bigger than the situation in front of them. A small comment from a partner brings shame. A friend’s silence causes panic. Logically, you know that nothing catastrophic has happened — but your body reacts as...