attachment measures

  • Why You Shouldn’t Call Your Partner ‘Needy’

    Why You Shouldn’t Call Your Partner ‘Needy’

    If you’ve ever thought of a partner as “needy,” in a way, you might be right — according to attachment theory, an anxious attachment can develop in adults who received inconsistent caregiving and did not have their needs met in childhood. Anxiously attached adults often seek approval, support, and reassurance from their partners. However, labelling…