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# 190 Summary of Hold me Tight by Dr Sue Johnson


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In this episode, we  discuss how love is a primal need for emotional safety and connection, likening its absence to intense fear or panic. They explore common toxic relationship patterns, known as "demon dialogues," such as blame, demanding-withdrawing, and emotional shutdown, which arise from underlying attachment fears. The text emphasizes that addressing these core emotional needs, rather than focusing on surface-level communication issues, is crucial for healing relationship wounds and building secure, lasting bonds through vulnerability and responsiveness.




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