The psychological impact of parental rejection is significant for any child, but it can be especially damaging to LGBTQ adolescents who already face challenges related to their gender identity or...
Sexual intimacy is an important part of romantic relationships that can have profound effects on the development of attachment patterns. When people experience positive, fulfilling sexual encounters...
Adolescence is an important stage of life where teenagers are transitioning from childhood to adulthood. During this time, they explore their identities and try to find their place in the world. One...
Attachment styles are an important concept to understand for anyone who wants to improve their interpersonal relationships. In this article, we'll explore how understanding attachment styles can...
There has been an increased focus on understanding how past experiences of rejection and trauma can shape one's current behaviors and relationships.
In the context of gender and sexual identity,...
The topic of this article is how family rejection during adolescence influences adult attachment styles. It has been established that early experiences with caregivers can affect one's attachment...
Family Dynamics Shape Queer Individuals' Expectations
Queer individuals' expectations of intimacy, conflict resolution, and relational satisfaction are shaped by their early family dynamics,...
How do experiences of familial rejection affect attachment patterns and emotional development? When we experience rejection from our family members, it can have a profound effect on our psychological...
There are three main types of attachment styles: secure, anxious-preoccupied, and avoidant-dismissive. Secure individuals have positive views of themselves and others, seek closeness and care from...
In the queer community, there is much debate about how patterns of attachment evolve in relationships that are threatened by external social forces. Queer couples face unique challenges due to...