On Attachment
On Attachment
Stephanie Rigg
#278: How to Navigate Being Triggered by a Partner's Moodiness
10 minutes Posted Aug 18, 2026 at 2:01 pm.
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In today's Ask Steph episode, I'm answering the listener question of "How do I navigate being triggered by my partner's moodiness and irritability?" This is such a common pain point for folks with anxious attachment patterns. I share some context as to why moodiness is so activating for the anxious nervous system, as well as my advice on how to best respond in the moment when your partner is being moody.

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