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#229: The Hallmarks of a Secure Relation...

Stephanie Rigg
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A secure relationship isn’t one where nothing ever goes wrong — it’s one where the foundation is strong enough to hold the hard stuff. For many people (especially those with anxious attachment), insecurity doesn’t come from being “too sensitive,” but from being in dynamics that lack safety, consistency, or clarity.

In this episode, I break down five key qualities that tend to be present in secure relationships, and how they actually feel on a nervous system level.

I cover:

  • What emotional safety really looks like (and what it doesn’t)
  • Why trust is about reliability and consistency, not just honesty
  • How secure couples approach conflict and repair after rupture
  • What it means for a relationship to be a secure base rather than a constant project
  • Why shared vision and felt commitment are essential for long-term security

Whether you’re assessing your current relationship, healing after an insecure one, or wanting to understand what you’re moving towards, this episode offers a grounded framework for what relational security is built on — and what helps it endure.


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