Relationship Advice

263: Using Attachment Theory to Understand Ourselves and Our Partner

08.19.2020 - By Hosted by: Chase Kosterlitz, Produced by: Sarah KosterlitzPlay

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How we relate with our partner can be largely influenced by how we were attached to our parents as children. Listen to today's episode to better understand attachment theory, and how it can improve your relationship.

In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

How attachment theory can help us understand our deepest feelings, needs, triggers and fears

What the different attachment styles mean for you and your partner

Healing how we attach with our partner

How our wounds can cause us to not see each other and the reality of a situation

Breaking negative cycles and exploring the underlying issues

And much more!

Jennifer Lehr is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the founder of WeConcile, an online program for committed couples seeking help, as well as an educator on the process of living, self-acceptance and stepping into your magic life.

Full show notes and episode links at: https://idopodcast.com/263

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