Ever heard the saying that people in “good” relationships NEVER fight or argue? It seems like we have been taught this ridiculousness that arguing or conflict in relationships is the #1 red flag and we need to avoid them at all costs. Fortunately, this is not the reality of real, genuine relationships because disagreements and misunderstandings do arise even within good-intentioned partners. In fact, conflict can serve as a meaningful opportunity to develop and strengthen the bond in relationships. Often these moments can be fueled by anxious, avoidvant, or disorganized attachment styles. A great way to begin to get ahead of conflict in relationships is to research and learn about what your individual attachment style is and how that relates to your partner’s attachment style. Typically, anxious-attached partners are attracted to avoidant-attached partners. However, it's super important to know that attachment styles are not set in stone! Th...
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