Heart & Soul Wellness
Wellness Blogs
Life can be challenging and you don't have to do it alone! Welcome to your weekly support for navigating the complexities of the human experience. Together, we will gain insight and explore practical tips and strategies for the continued growth and healing of our Hearts & Souls.
Navigating Love: Dating as a Disorganized Attachment Person
One of the primary challenges of dating with disorganized attachment is the constant internal conflict between the desire for connection and the fear of vulnerability. Individuals with disorganized attachment may crave intimacy but struggle to maintain it when they feel overwhelmed or threatened. This push-pull dynamic can create a rollercoaster of emotions in relationships, making it challenging to establish a stable and secure connection.
Navigating Love: Dating as an Anxiously Attached Person
Anxious attachment is one of the four attachment styles identified in attachment theory. It is rooted in early childhood experiences, where caregivers may have been inconsistent or unavailable, leading to feelings of insecurity and a heightened need for reassurance. As adults, anxiously attached individuals often crave closeness and validation from their partners but may also struggle with self-doubt, fear of rejection and fear of abandonment. In the dating context, this can manifest as an intense desire for closeness and a tendency to become emotionally invested in a relationship quickly.