by Terry Levy | Dec 16, 2024 | Adult Relationships, Recommended Resources
Our childhood experiences with attachment figures are where our scripts are written, without us even being aware of it. These experiences develop into core beliefs; the mindsets, attitudes and expectations that define who we are, how we relate to others and what roles...
by Terry Levy | Jul 8, 2024 | Adult Relationships, Attachment, Uncategorized
How you attach to other adults strongly corresponds with how you attached to others as a child. Four distinct styles of attachment have been identified — and perhaps recognizing yourself in one of them is the first step toward strengthening your relationships. The...
by Terry Levy | Jan 17, 2024 | Adult Relationships, Attachment Communication Training
What makes for a happy relationship? Certainly, there are some obvious answers about honesty and fidelity. But with almost 50 percent of marriages failing for a variety of reasons – incompatibility, abuse, addiction, bad communication, betrayal, attachment issues – it...
by Terry Levy | Jul 16, 2023 | Adult Relationships, Attachment
In recent years there has been significant interest in adult attachment styles and how these relationship patterns influence adult intimate and romantic relationships. Attachment styles learned in childhood tend to endure throughout life. Thus, each of the...
by Terry Levy | Mar 21, 2022 | Adult Relationships
The famous catchphrase “Love means never having to say you’re sorry” from the popular 1970s novel and movie Love Story, sends a flawed message. Off the movie screen, in daily life, the process of apologizing and forgiving is essential to conflict resolution and...
by Terry Levy | Mar 21, 2022 | Adult Relationships, Couples Therapy
Every partnership or marriage is different. We have different personalities, challenges and perspectives. However, when we consider relationships from an attachment perspective there are five certainties when we make a connection with our romantic partner. Some of...
