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Episode 2087:
Dr. Lisa Firestone's article on PsychAlive.org delves into the roots of our relationship patterns, revealing how early attachments shape our interactions and expectations in love. Highlighting the impact of our first relationships on our adult lives, Firestone offers insights into breaking free from past patterns to foster healthier connections.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/where-relationship-patterns-come-from/
Quotes to ponder:
"Our past relationships affect everything from who we choose as a partner to how we are likely to interact with them and what behavior we will elicit from them."
Episode references:
The Adult Attachment Interview developed by Mary Main and her colleagues: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/adult-attachment-interview-how-it-changed-attachment-research-history/
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