#141: "Is it wrong to hope my partner will change?"
On Attachment
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Navigating the Desire for Change in Relationships
Exploring the complexities of wanting a partner to change, this chapter discusses how attachment styles influence this desire, with anxious individuals seeking validation and avoidant individuals using it for distancing. The speaker prompts reflection on the nature of desired changes, distinguishing between minor quirks and fundamental relationship dynamics, while emphasizing the importance of understanding underlying issues driving the need for change.
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