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Dating & Attachment Styles: Navigating New Relationship Energy
New relationship energy—that rush of excitement and connection when you start dating someone—is one of […]
How Vulnerability Builds Intimacy in Committed Relationships
In episode 20 of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, Kim and Kyle unpack a […]
Dr. Stan Tatkin’s Approach to Affair Recovery
Affair recovery is one of the most complex and emotionally charged processes a couple can […]
How Attachment Styles Shape the Emotions
Envy and jealousy are emotions many of us experience but rarely talk about. Whether it’s […]
Supporting Each Other Through Crisis and Loss
In the episode 18 of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast, hosts Kim and Kyle […]
Navigating Shame and Guilt in Relationships: Dr. Dana McNeil
In modern relationships, two emotions—shame and guilt—often have a profound impact on how partners connect […]
Overcoming the Tit-for-Tat Trap
Have you ever found yourself arguing with your partner over who’s doing more around the […]
How Secure Solo Sex Enhances Relationships
In relationships, open communication, trust, and intimacy are often seen as the foundation for creating […]
A Guide for Low Libido Partners
Navigating differences in sexual desire for high libido and low libido partners is a challenge […]
How to Thrive with a Higher Libido
In relationships, differing levels of sexual desire can create tension and misunderstanding, especially when one […]
Boundaries and Secure Attachment: Emotional Safety
The path to a secure and healthy relationships isn’t always straightforward, especially when faced with […]
Breaking the Brick Wall: Navigating Stuck Relationships
Relationships can be filled with joy and connection, but they can also be incredibly challenging, […]
Reignite Sexual Connection in Relationships
Welcome to another insightful episode of the “Roadmap to Secure Love” podcast. Today, we tackle […]
The Kryptonite of Secure Relationships
Shame is an intense and often debilitating emotion that can hinder our personal growth and […]
The Heart That Hears Can Heal: Creating Secure Attachment
Welcome to another enriching episode of the Roadmap to Secure Love podcast by Kyle Benson […]
Build a Secure Attachment from the Inside Out
In the latest episode of the “Roadmap to Secure Love” podcast, hosts Kim and I […]
Own Your Moves: Revive Your Relationship
Vulnerability in relationships is difficult. In insecure relationships, our past experiences of unfairness and instability […]
The Silent Killer of Relationships: The Meta-Emotion Mismatch
This article was originally posted on The Gottman Relationship Blog Does your effort to support […]
5 Steps to Effective Attachment Apologies
In relationships, it is not the missteps that dictate the rhythm of the partnership, but […]
Secure Relationships: Dr. Stan Tatkin on Becoming Experts in Love
In a recent interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Stan Tatkin, the […]
Navigating Neediness In Relationships: From Ick to Intimacy
A particularly challenging relationship dynamic is when one partner perceives the other as excessively needy—a […]
Episode 1: Head vs. Heart
Have you ever felt like your partner and you were speaking different languages? You may […]
Managing Conflict and Intimacy Through Attachment Theory
This episode of The Roadmap to Secure Love provides a comprehensive overview of how understanding […]
Navigating Autonomy and Co-Dependency in Love
In our recent podcast episode, we dove deep into the concept of secure attachment relationships, […]
Episode 4: Emotional Safety in Sex: Unlocking Deeper Intimacy
In this episode of our podcast Roadmap to Secure Love, Kim and I dive deep into the […]
The Secret Ingredient to a Thriving Relationship: Turning Towards
Originally posted on The Gottman Relationship Blog As I’m writing this, my wife asks “Do […]
Transforming an Anxious-Avoidant Relationship into Secure
With Dr. Stan Tatkin, we explore the intricate tapestry of secure operating relationships, a concept […]
Overcoming Emotional Blocks in Relationships
Understanding the attachment underpinnings of our connections can be the key to unlocking a deeper, […]
Insights from Frank Anderson’s Journey
Did you know that over 220 million people are affected by various types of trauma […]
February 2, 2024: AMA on Secure Relationships
In a recent interactive session on Facebook, Kimberly Castelo, a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, […]
Insights from Dr. Stan Tatkin
In a recent interview, Dr. Stan Tatkin, a renowned marriage and family therapist, researcher, and […]
3 Must-Read Books in the 2024
Embarking on a journey of relationship growth is a commitment to deepening bonds, understanding partners, […]
Secure-Functioning Relationships Dr. Stan Tatkin
The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and family gatherings, but it […]
Creating a Nurturing Safe Haven
This article was originally published on Healing Moments Counseling. Note: All names and the characters […]
Empowering Growth & Nurturing Dreams
This article was originally published on Healing Moments Counseling. Note: All names and the characters […]
Understanding Attachment Distress: Nurturing Emotional Security in Relationships
This article was originally published on Healing Moments Counseling. Emotional security is at the heart […]
The Protest-Withdraw Pattern: Unraveling Emotional Disconnect in Relationships
This article was originally published on Healing Moments Counseling. Meet Sarah and Alex – a […]
The Blame Game: Attachment Dynamics in Conflict
In the intricate dance of romantic relationships, an intriguing yet often distressing pattern emerges – […]
The Avoid-Avoid Dance: Overcoming Attachment Fears
A unique pattern emerges when partners grapple with emotional avoidance – a strategy characterized by […]
Relationship Disconnection: Unraveling the Attachment Cycle
In the intricate web of human relationships, delving into the attachment bonds that weave our […]
The Attachment System: Creating Secure Bonds
“Love makes us who we are, and who we can become.” – A General Theory […]
The Make it or Break It Skill of Relationships
“Communication has the power to bring couples together and the means to push couples apart.” […]
How to Make Love Last: Episode #53
In this episode, I joined Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz on the Stronger Marriage Podcast […]