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TOP SELF | Tips on Jealousy and Insecurity in Relationships

02: What's The Root Cause Of Your Jealousy with Dr. Genesis Games

Jul 12, 2022
Dr. Genesis Games, a psychologist specializing in attachment styles, discusses the root causes of jealousy and insecurity in relationships. They delve into the different attachment styles, including secure, anxious, avoidant, and a combo of anxious-avoidant. Dr. Games also provides 5 ways to move towards a secure attachment style. The podcast explores how childhood experiences shape parenting and the impact of conscious communication. It highlights the development of attachment styles in children and addresses fear, lack of confidence, and attachment styles in relationships.
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  • Attachment styles formed in childhood significantly impact adult relationships, with a secure attachment style being ideal for confidence and trust.
  • Language and communication patterns play a pivotal role in shaping attachment styles, with negative language and labels impacting a child's self-perception and potentially leading to insecurity and fear of closeness in adult relationships.

Deep dives

Understanding the Impact of Attachment Styles on Relationships

Attachment styles, formed in childhood, significantly impact our adult relationships. Secure attachment style, marked by confidence and trust, is ideal. Anxious attachment style leads to fear of abandonment and seeking constant reassurance. Avoidant attachment style arises from self-reliance and avoidance of intense closeness. A mix of anxious and avoidant traits causes a push-pull dynamic. Moving towards a secure attachment style involves finding a secure partner, participating in couples therapy, and recognizing communication patterns. Assessing relationship dynamics, taking attachment style quizzes, reflecting on early experiences, and improving communication can all contribute to healing and growth towards a secure attachment style.

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