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.

Am I Being Love Bombed?
Dating, Relationships, Self-awareness Eva-mae Emmerich Dating, Relationships, Self-awareness Eva-mae Emmerich

Am I Being Love Bombed?

It is almost certain you have heard the term love bombing. It seems to be everywhere today, from Tiktok to Instagram, to conversations between friends. You might have heard a girl friend saying “girl you are being love bombed” as you described the showering of affection and attention from a new love interest. While this intense focus can create a sense of euphoria and validation, love bombing can have serious consequences for your emotional well-being and autonomy.

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Navigating Love: Dating as a Disorganized Attachment Person
Dating, Disorganized Attachment, Relationships Eva-mae Emmerich Dating, Disorganized Attachment, Relationships Eva-mae Emmerich

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.

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12 Essential Questions to Ask a Potential Partner
Dating, Relationships, Communication Eva-mae Emmerich Dating, Relationships, Communication Eva-mae Emmerich

12 Essential Questions to Ask a Potential Partner

Are you on the journey for a meaningful and fulfilling relationship? Whether you're just starting to get to know someone, considering taking your relationship to the next level or you've been dating for a while, asking the right questions can pave the way for deeper connection and understanding. Engaging in meaningful conversations early on can help you uncover compatibility, shared values, and potential red flags.

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Navigating Love: Dating as an Anxiously Attached Person
Dating, Anxious Attachment, Relationships, Anxiety Eva-mae Emmerich Dating, Anxious Attachment, Relationships, Anxiety Eva-mae Emmerich

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.

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