Welcome. Here you will find a valuable resource on Attachment Theory, Relationship research and insightful advice from Psychologists and Teachers on the science and wisdom of love.
The website is designed and supplemented with the intention of providing information for creating more fulfilling, meaningful and deeper connections and healthy, loving relationships.
LATEST WRITINGS
- Alcohol – The effects on Attachment, Families and LoveAlcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning there is strong evidence that it causes cancer. It is the most widely used psychoactive substance and by definition it is poisonous. Abusing alcohol or alcohol addiction is pathological, compulsive, incredibly destructive to relationships and both psychologically and physiologically habit-forming. It destroys families, careers, workplaces and… Read more: Alcohol – The effects on Attachment, Families and Love
- Musings on Love and LossThere have been some ongoing few visits to this website – a most curious occurrence as I started this project as a place to notate my own personal collections and research findings on Attachment Theory. There is no doubt some bias and leaning on the article selections and headings. They are directed towards affirming my… Read more: Musings on Love and Loss
- Infidelity and it’s consequencesWhile some transgressions in relationships may be trivial, those involving betrayal have significant impacts on relationships and can be significant contributors to it’s demise. When someone in a relationship is unfaithful, it typically leaves their spouse to believe they are no longer trustworthy. Difficult to forgive, and perhaps impossible to be forgotten, infidelity cuts at… Read more: Infidelity and it’s consequences
- Overcoming Heartbreak – Letters from the Other Side of LossA growing collection of stories of overcoming grief to find a truly meaningful life in spite of loss and hardship
- Co-Dependency – an abused term
Science and History
Attachment theory is a relatively new scientifict discipline and corpus of knowledge. Mary Ainsworth and John Bowlby argued the importance of parental contact at a time when this was barely registered and neglected by western culture and science. It is striking that inquisitive methodology of looking at intimate romantic relationships is perhaps no more than 50 years old.
These links provide information regarding the story, formation, scientists and modern paradigms of attachment theory.
Overcoming Heartbreak
A collection of real, personal accounts from people who’ve endured the heartbreak of loss, separation, and emotional upheaval—and found their way forward. This is a space for those still in the suffering of grief and an offering of hope, honesty, and proof that healing is possible beyond the loss.
Here you’ll find stories from people who’ve loved, lost, and somehow kept going.
Children and Families
Children are our future and inheritors of the earth. We all have a responsibility for ensuring the best possible environment that nurtures, supports and cares for our children.
Dark Personality
Narcissists, Sociopaths, Psychopaths are persons associated with a callous–manipulative interpersonal style of behaviour and relating.
Sex and Sexuality
Our sexuality and sexual behavior system is integrally connected to our attachment systems and behaviors. Sex, love, connection are interdependent and related in romantic relationships.
Concepts
Quotes and Passages – 08.01.2024 updated
Couples Therapy