Attachment Styles

Recent research shows that our childhood attachment styles shape our risk of romantic relationship addiction. The study reveals that psychological flexibility and emotion regulation act as a bridge between these emotional blueprints and compulsive relationship dynamics.

A new study reveals how attachment styles, personality traits, and aggressive behaviors influence romantic satisfaction. The findings show that women prioritize emotional bonds and partner traits, while men's relationship happiness is closely tied to experiences of sexual coercion.

A new study of newlywed couples found that people often overestimate how insecure and anxious their partners are. Researchers discovered that people routinely project their own attachment issues onto their spouse, especially if they are unhappy in the marriage.

We are fairly good at detecting our partner’s attachment style, but our own insecurities often bias our judgment. New research shows that when we perceive our partners as anxious, we naturally step up to offer more affection.

Do you enjoy your alone time, or do you feel forced into it? A recent study found that people with anxious and avoidant attachment styles frequently experience "non-self-determined solitude," a state strongly associated with intense loneliness.

By analyzing small samples of human hair, researchers have uncovered a lasting biological link between a mother's social hormones and the emotional quality of her bond with her child.

A new study explores the psychological factors driving extreme celebrity fandom. Researchers found that while mental distress is strongly linked to celebrity obsession, the impact of childhood trauma reveals a surprising pattern of both obsessive attachment and emotional withdrawal.

A daily diary study found that people with high attachment anxiety experience a spike in depression and a drop in self-esteem on days when their partner pays more attention to their phone than to them.

A recent psychological study explores how personality traits, attachment styles, and past experiences shape a woman's reaction to infidelity. The results highlight personal characteristics that might predict whether someone chooses to forgive a cheating partner.

A new psychological study finds that people with high levels of psychopathy and Machiavellianism are more likely to approach romance with hostility and use coercive tactics in the bedroom.

People with attachment anxiety constantly worry about being unloved. According to a new study, they often cope with this relationship insecurity by aggressively striving for social status and wealth to intimidate same-sex rivals.

New research published in Personality and Individual Differences suggests that individuals who feel unable to be their genuine selves with their partners experience lower emotional intimacy. This lack of connection predicts a stronger inclination toward infidelity.