Can You Actually Heal Your Attachment Style?
The truth based on 100s of client experiences
Attachment theory has recently exploded in popularity. More people than ever are aware of the terms “anxious’ and “avoidant” and where they stand based on symptoms and online assessments.
Those of you who have read my work will know I am not keen on labels. I find they can be restrictive and lead people to associate their identity with perfectly human traits.
With that said, 100s of client experiences have shown me that attachment theory has utility. I am certain it provides a valuable framework for understanding why we behave a certain way in relationships.
And so the natural question on everyone’s lips is — can you actually heal your attachment style, or are you doomed forever?
This question is essential because there are two common challenges daters are facing right now:
- You have an insecure attachment style and want to heal (typically true of anxious individuals who no longer want to feel this way or attract the same unavailable people).
- You’re dating an insecurely attached person and want to know if they can change.
Naturally, the answer to whether you can actually change your style has major implications for…
