The Sabrina Zohar Show 92: What It Actually Means To Be In A Secure Relationship With Julie Menanno
Aug 16, 2024
Julie Menanno, an expert on attachment and relationships, joins the conversation to explore what it truly means to cultivate a secure partnership. She challenges the idea that avoiding triggers leads to harmony, advocating instead for using them as pathways for growth. With a focus on proactive communication and emotional regulation, Julie emphasizes the need for mutual commitment and support. Drawing from personal experiences, she underscores that a secure relationship requires ongoing effort, self-awareness, and a dedication to navigating life's challenges together.
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Attachment Styles Reflect Core Insecurity
- Insecure attachment styles reflect the same core insecurity expressed differently.
- Healthy relationships require mutual growth, not accommodation of each other's insecurities.
Use Triggers for Growth
- Use relationship triggers as growth opportunities, not reasons to quit.
- Seek resolution after triggers and cultivate a mostly calm, non-triggering relationship climate.
Baseball Game Conflict Example
- At a chaotic baseball game, the avoidant partner fled overwhelmed, triggering the anxious partner's panic.
- A secure response would be emotional awareness, reaching out for support, and validating each other’s feelings.