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Do you struggle with anxious attachment? Relationship expert shares 5 ways to address it
From moving out of harmful relationships to letting in the positive aspects of a relationship, here are a few ways to address anxious attachment.
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In anxious attachment, a person constantly needs to be reassured of their position and value. This is further fuelled by the fear of abandonment and the need for a sense of belonging. It is important to learn to counteract the behavioural patterns of anxious attachment to develop a secure partnership. Relationship expert Rose Viggiano shared a few tips to address anxious attachment.(gettyimages)
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Often anxious attachment is triggered by the thoughts of what the partner is thinking. We need to learn to bring the focus back to ourselves and understand what is healthy for us.(Unsplash)
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Instead of expecting the partner to read our minds and know our expectations, we should communicate our needs to them calmly and clearly.(Unsplash)
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We need to learn to be aware of our triggers and develop certain strategies to self-soothe ourselves when we feel worked up.(Unsplash)
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Often anxious attachment develops because of inconsistent love received in childhood. This further makes us have negative perspectives about our relationship. We need to train ourselves to let in the positive things to feel better.(Unsplash)
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