Attachment theory is one of the most established theories in psychology. It states that our early childhood interactions with primary caregivers shape how| PsychMechanics
A traumatic experience is an experience that puts a person in danger. We respond to trauma with stress. Prolonged traumatic stress can have significant| PsychMechanics
Attachment style refers to one’s style of relating or connecting with others, especially romantic partners. Based on attachment theory, attachment styles| PsychMechanics
It’s natural for grandparents to want to care for their grandchildren- their genetic relatives. The more they invest in their grandchildren, the more their| PsychMechanics
A high conflict personality seeks conflict all the time. They have a habit of getting into unnecessary conflicts. They pick fights with most people| PsychMechanics
When you enter a new relationship, it’s natural to desire to be close to your partner. You’re in the ‘getting to know each other’ phase. The closer you are to| PsychMechanics
Avoidant attachment style is a type of insecure attachment where a person feels insecure in close relationships.| PsychMechanics
Our interactions with primary caregivers form our attachment styles in early childhood. Our attachment style, or how we attach ourselves to our parents, also| PsychMechanics
This article will discuss the 3 stages of love in psychology i.e. lust, attraction and attachment. We'll go into detail about the physiological and psychological| PsychMechanics
The core principle of attachment theory is that how we interact with our primary caregivers in early childhood affects our adult relationships. In other| PsychMechanics
Yes, it’s possible to love someone without trusting them. Love and trust are separate psychological systems with separate functions. Love evolved so mammals| PsychMechanics
Core wounds are deep psychological wounds that are inflicted upon our psyche by our past experiences, especially early childhood experiences. By the age of| PsychMechanics
Dismissive-avoidant (DA) is the attachment style of a person who values independence, self-reliance, and space more than relationships. DAs have low| PsychMechanics
Emotional maturity is the ability to acknowledge emotions in oneself and others. Of course, you can only recognize and validate the emotions of others if| PsychMechanics
If you’re in a relationship with an anxiously attached partner, you’re probably overwhelmed by them. You love them, but at times, you feel confused by their| PsychMechanics