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Jan 2022
28m 54s

INSECURE ATTACHMENT & WHAT TO DO ABOUT I...

Rhoda Sommer on Relationships
About this episode

Everybody deals with insecurity & it has a huge negative impact on relationships. The focus for those who are insecure is what’s wrong with my partner? Secure attachment, is not about playing games, you’re not trying to win or have power over the other person. It’s not a perfect situation. Secure attachment means you’re able to navigate emotionally. It can’t be about relying on the other person to do this for you. 

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