logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2023
41m 19s

Attachment Theory: Is It Real?

The Female Dating Strategy
About this episode
The queens discuss the nuances of attachment theory. Is it a useful theory for examining relationship styles or just more gendered pop psychology BS?   Join our newsletter: https://www.thefemaledatingstrategy.com FDS War Room on the Queen Patreon Tier: https://www.patreon.com/TheFemaleDatingStrategy Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/femdatstrat   ... Show More
Up next
Apr 2026
Overriding your Body's 'No' with your Mind's 'Yes'
Ladies, never date a philosopher - unless you want a masterclass in whataboutism, sealioning, gas lighting, and debates about your needs and boundaries!Want your dating lessons to be featured on the show? Submit your Roast-a-Scrote to: our email 
57m 59s
Mar 2026
My Kink is Shaming
In this episode, Patricia & Rose examine shame as a tool that shapes social norms and etiquette, and its usefulness in particular situations, often those involving men and male entitlement. Do we need to bring back shame as a social consequence? Is a Shame Renaissance on the hori ... Show More
59m 8s
Mar 2026
Breaking News: Men Are The Ones Who Can't Handle Their Feelings
Join us today as we embark on a journey to men's emotional regulation, or lack thereof.Scrotes die mad but it's actually tragic Join the conversation by commenting on SpotifyAlso, apologies for missing a week. Life happens sometimes, but we are here and aim to keep the consistenc ... Show More
59m 39s
Recommended Episodes
Jul 2021
Attachment Styles in Women
<p>What is attachment theory and how does it relate to women specifically? Anney and Samantha navigate the research on attachment and how it can impact relationships. </p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.ihear ... Show More
32m 55s
May 2024
63: attachment styles & love languages
<p>the girls take a quiz to learn their attachment styles/love languages and discuss how it impacts their relationship with each other, their friends, and their family.</p><br><p>the attachment style quiz: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TwIRP5LYLLeXxY</p><br><p>sub, ... Show More
1h 15m
Dec 2019
110. Dating, Perfectionism & Anxious Attachment
This week, I’m taking a topic I’ve discussed on the podcast before a step further. Attachment theory is something you might believe in, or you might not, but I think it’s useful to discuss it to see how it’s affecting your relationships, especially in terms of your dating life. G ... Show More
24m 30s
Sep 2022
It's Not You, It's My Attachment Issues
The girlies unpack attachment styles. They review Mary Ainsworth's original research on attachment, how we can view attachment theory through the idea of a multiplicitous mind, and talk about the many babies who were traumatized for the sake of science. Digressions include two ic ... Show More
1h 34m
Jun 2024
67: break up, stay together, or cheat?
tail spinning
1h 6m
Dec 2022
Is Attachment Theory Effective? EmRata Asks
Attachment theory has become incredibly popular in the last 5 years: not only for therapists and people working in psychotherapy, but also for individuals who hope to better understand their behavior and needs in close relationships. Today I explain the history of attachment theo ... Show More
27m 37s
Oct 2022
How Attachment Styles Impact Your Romantic Relationships (Based on Science)
<p>Do you pull away when he leans in? Do you get anxious when you don&apos;t hear from him? In this episode, Adam LoDolce and Dr. Gary Lewandowski discuss how attachment styles impact romantic relationships. Attachment theory is the foundation of relationship science, and it can ... Show More
33m 13s
Apr 2022
3 Issues Affecting Women's Mental Health Today
Are you a woman? Are you an ally to women? Do you have a woman that you care about in your life? Do you suspect that it was a woman who gave birth to you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please listen to this episode.Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips.Chec ... Show More
12m 2s
Aug 2021
#165: Attachment Theory 101 with Silvy Khoucasian
Themes: Attachment Theory, Attachment Styles, Dating, Relationships THIS IS IT! The Attachment theory podcast you’ve all been waiting for! Silvy Khoucasian is my personal go-to expert for attachment theory so sit back and let us guide you through all things attachment! Discover: ... Show More
55m 57s