EFT focuses on fostering secure emotional bonds between partners, emphasizing emotional openness, attunement, and responsiveness over conflict resolution techniques or grand gestures.

Examples:

• Strengthening emotional bonds by addressing key moments of connection and disconnection.

Where does this idea come from?

• Attachment theory
• Behavioral psychology
• The human need for emotional safety

What's similar to this idea?

• Romantic love is all about attachment and emotional bondingRomantic love is all about attachment and emotional bondingRomantic love is driven by the innate need for safe emotional connections and reliable emotional comfort, deeply rooted in human evolution and attachment theory. Where does this idea come from? * Attachment theory * Evolutionary psychology What's similar to this idea? * Maternal Attachment theory * The human need for emotional safety * Connection as a survival mechanism What's opposite of this idea? * Healthy love relationships are just rational bargains * Relationships between Adults wit
• Adult attachment dynamics

What's opposite of this idea?

• Relationships between Adults with "Controlled Emotions"Relationships between Adults with "Controlled Emotions"The notion that emotions in relationships should be suppressed or controlled, with dependency on others seen as a sign of weakness or dysfunction. Examples: * Viewing emotional dependence in relationships as unhealthy, labeling individuals as “enmeshed” or “codependent.” * Advocating for self-sufficiency and emotional restraint as key to maintaining healthy adult relationships. * Therapists encouraging individuals to avoid emotional reliance on their partners. Where does this idea come from?

Where does this idea lead to?

• Healthier, more connected relationships
• Reduced conflict and improved communication
• Increased satisfaction and emotional security in partnerships

Status: #idea
Tags: love, relationships, couples therapy, attachment, emotional bonding

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References

Hold Me Tight by Dr Sue Johnson > Introduction