49. How attachment styles affect communication

<p>The impact of the 6 core attachment needs</p> <p>Sometimes being in love feels like you’re standing on the edge of a cliff and hoping your partner is going to catch you.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss 6 core attachment needs, attachment styles, and the impact on communication.</p> <p><br></p> <p>6 Attachment Needs</p> <p>· To feel special</p> <p>· To feel valued and respected</p> <p>· To feel safe, that you care about my emotions, even if you don’t understand them</p> <p>· To understand that vulnerability is hard for me</p> <p>· To know I am wanted</p> <p>· To know you will be there when I need you</p> <p><br></p> <p>We review the attachment styles:</p> <p>· Anxious</p> <p>· Avoidant</p> <p>· Secure</p> <p><br></p> <p>We explore the behaviors associated with distress in each attachment style:</p> <p>· Protest behavior</p> <p>· Deactivating strategies</p> <p>· Secure strategies</p> <p><br></p> <p>Get the FREE GUIDE the Emotional Intimacy Cheat Sheet</p> <p><a href="https://www.emberrelationshippsychology.com/emotional-intimacy-cheat-sheet">https://www.emberrelationshippsychology.com/emotional-intimacy-cheat-sheet</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>This podcast is for informational purposes only.</p>