A new analysis of psychological data suggests that manipulative personality traits may stem from deep-seated insecurities regarding social bonding. Researchers found that individuals who struggle to ...
Parents may worry about connecting with a child who is hard to comfort. hobo_018/E+ via Getty Images Children with difficult temperaments, including personality tendencies such as irritability and ...
Relationships can feel like both a blessing and the bane of your existence, a source of joy and a source of frustration or ...
We all want an easy love, or at least one that doesn’t make us panic, bolt, or force us to become a detective. Of course, ...
Imagine a sudden rustle in the tall grass. A ripple of alarm passes through the group of early humans who live together amid ancient, rugged terrain. In the center of the encampment, a 3-year-old ...
"In order to ban autocracy, exploitation, and inequality in the world, we must first realize that the first inequality in life is that of child and adult." —Erik Erikson For humans, a highly social ...
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What is attachment theory?
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD Key Takeaways Early bonds with caregivers shape future relationships and emotional ...
Our relationships with our parents lay the foundation for our future connections with others, shaping the way we navigate emotional bonds well into adulthood. Attachment expert, author, and therapist ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Eric Wood writes about college mental health and emerging adults Understanding attachment styles is important as they reflect ...
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