Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships 291 - Attachment Theory and Polyamory
Sep 29, 2020
Join the discussion on trauma and attachment theories with Jessica Fern, exploring the impact of adult attachment styles. Learn about invisible traumas in middle-class environments and the challenges faced in non-monogamous relationships. Discover strategies for developing secure attachments and navigating attachment issues in relationships.
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Attachment Theory Basics
- Early attachment experiences, especially with primary caregivers, serve as blueprints for adult romantic relationships.
- Secure attachments in infancy lead to more secure adult relationships, while insecure attachments can result in anxious or avoidant tendencies.
Strange Situation Research
- The "strange situation" research observed children's responses to separation and reunion with caregivers to classify attachment styles.
- Secure children explore freely, show distress upon separation, and find comfort upon reunion, while insecure children exhibit avoidant or anxious behaviors.
Societal Impacts on Attachment
- Insecure attachment styles aren't solely due to parental failings, but also societal factors like economic pressures on caregivers.
- Jessica Fern introduces a nested theory considering broader societal influences.