How to Improve Any Relationship: The 4 Attachment Styles You Need to Know & Tools to Become More Secure
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<p>What if you could show up in any relationship feeling secure, exactly as you are?</p><p> </p><p>You didn’t have to overthink every text you sent. </p><p> </p><p>You wouldn’t have to play the dating games.</p><p> </p><p>If somebody ghosted you, it wouldn’t be the end of the world. </p><p> </p><p>Well I’m here to tell you today that you CAN be that person. </p><p> </p><p>Meet the phenomenal Dr. Marisa Franco, New York Times bestselling author of “Platonic” and expert on attachment theory.</p><p> </p><p>Today, we’re shining a light on your attachment style.</p><p> </p><p>What is an attachment style?</p><p> </p><p>Simple. It’s a framework backed by decades of research that will help you understand how you show up in relationships.</p><p> </p><p>There are 4 attachment styles, and whether you’re aware of it or not, you default to one of them.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a hard time setting boundaries with family members…</p><p> </p><p>If you keep dating the same kind of people… </p><p> </p><p>If you cling to relationships that have long expired…</p><p> </p><p>Or if you’ve never been able to connect with someone on a deeply emotional level.</p><p> </p><p>Blame your attachment style.</p><p> </p><p>And here’s the good news: when you understand attachment theory, you can change your default attachment style and become more secure, which leads to happier and healthier relationships.</p><p> </p><p>You deserve that, which is why this episode is for you.</p><p> </p><p>Today, Dr. Franco breaks down the 4 attachment styles that make or break your relationships, AND the powerful tools you can use to improve them. </p><p> </p><p>Once you understand your attachment style, you’ll have a lens through which to improve absolutely every relationship, especially the one you have with yourself. </p><p> </p><p>Because at the deepest level, becoming more secure is about allowing love in.</p><p> </p><p>Xo Mel </p><p><br />PS: One way to let more love in is to get in touch with your big dreams. Let me help you with a free journal guide: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/dreambig">melrobbins.com/dreambig</a></p><p> </p><p>For complete show notes, go to <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/">melrobbins.com</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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