Episode description

Talking points: attachment, tactics, mindset

Let’s admit we all want a relationship that’s balanced and has minimal conflict and insecurity. I’ve talked about what anxious and avoidant couples do, but how do securely attached couples navigate? Here are five things to model.

(00:00:00) - Intro, and a quick recap on the main attachment styles 

(00:07:30) - What do securely attached people in relationships do? Number one: healthy conflict  and resolution building

(00:10:45) - Number two: they operate from a place of trust

(00:12:40) - Number three: they can self-regulate and work towards healthy de-escalation 

(00:16:54) - Number four: they have a healthy balance of independence and togetherness

(00:19:45) - Number five: they create, maintain, and repair connection

(00:25:04) - If you’re not sure which one to start with, start here

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