When I first started learning about relationships, I used to look at everything through the lens of the codependency and narcissism – two ends of a spectrum. This was helpful because I learned how to overcome codependency little by little. However, when I started learning about attachment theory in regards to relationships, I learned so […]

There are a lot of factors that shape us into being the people we are today. Among these factors is the relationship we have/had with our primary caregiver when we were young. In most cases, this is our mothers.  In the 1950s, Bowlby introduced the attachment theory which was later expanded by Mary Ainsworth. The theory […]

I wish I would have known more about avoidant patterns of behavior before I got into a past relationship. It would have saved me quite a bit of heartache. Sure, no relationship is without its challenges, but if your partner exhibits certain patterns of behavior that could indicate avoidant tendencies, it may help to get […]

So, you’ve found yourself in a relationship with someone who’s avoidant. One minute, everything’s fine, and the next, they’re pulling away, maybe even ghosting you. If it feels like emotional whiplash, you’re not alone. Being with an avoidant partner can be confusing and frustrating, especially when you care deeply about them, but feel like you’re […]