We’ve reached our 10th episode of Love in Lyrics! In this season one reflection, we revisit the Taylor Swift lyrics we didn’t have time for in earlier episodes and highlight the relationship therapy concepts that came up again and again.

In this episode, we explore:

• How attachment styles shape closeness and protection
• The pursue–withdraw cycle and why couples get stuck in it
• Why protective strategies (distance, control, people-pleasing) aren’t flaws, but survival moves
• How attunement and misattunement impact connection
• The role of nervous system triggers and implicit memory in love and conflict
• The grief of “almost relationships” and why healing is never linear

As relationship therapists and lifelong Swifties, we reflect on what this podcast has become: a bridge between Taylor’s lyrics and the real-life relationship struggles and longings we see every day in our work.

This is Part One of our Season One finale — stay tuned for Part Two soon!

For more information about Lauren and Paige, please visit their websites:

Lauren Skuba, MA, LMFT

www.positivespace-therapy.com

Paige Sutula, MA, MFTC

www.rockymountainrelationaltherapy.com/paige-sutula