Why We Stay In Situationships: The Attachment Perspective
Why do so many intelligent, self-aware people stay in situationships that leave them feeling confused, anxious and emotionally exhausted?In this episode of Just Listen To Me, couples therapist Julia Shay explores situationships through the lens of attachment theory.You'll learn why people with anxious attachment often find it so difficult to leave, why avoidant attachment can make ambiguity feel safer than commitment, and how these attachment dynamics can create a painful cycle of hope, distance and uncertainty.This episode also explores an important distinction that is often overlooked: when…
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