The core idea of attachment theory is that humans, as social beings, have an innate need to form close emotional bonds and attachments with others. It has profound implications for understanding human relationships, including romantic partnerships, friendships, and parent-child relationships. Valeria welcomes licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Julie Menanno for an eye-opening conversation about our individual attachment needs. We kick things off by exploring the foundations of attachment theory and what it means to parent with an attachment-focused mindset. The different attachment styles take center stage, shedding light on how they shape our emotional bonds and behaviors.They touch on the typical environment for avoidant attachment and why being dismissive with your partner can be a red flag and the pitfalls of relationship advice found online and why it's often based on conflict. Plus, we'll reveal the intriguing fact that only half of our attachment needs are met in our relationships.Pre-order Secure Love: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Secure-Love/Julie-Menanno/9781668012864 You can find Julie on: https://www.thesecurerelationship.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thesecurerelationship https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecurerelationship https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQxvG_HhlW-IOp0WJgRBcCg Valeria is on:https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA https://www.tiktok.com/@valeria.lipovetsky Not Alone PodcastWhat We Talked About: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices