

Wired for Love with Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT
11 snips Jun 4, 2024
Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, a leading expert in the psychobiological approach to couples therapy, delves into the neuroscience of love. He discusses the significance of secure attachment styles and the concept of a 'couple bubble' that protects partners from external pressures. Tatkin highlights the complexities of communication in relationships and the importance of shared rituals for emotional connection. Listeners can learn practical strategies to strengthen their partnerships and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.
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Secure Functioning
- Secure functioning relationships mimic secure attachment but are symmetrical.
- It's a social contract built on fairness, sensitivity, and cooperation, not just love.
Couple Bubble as Survival Unit
- Couples, like dik-diks, form survival units for protection and thriving.
- The "couple bubble" prioritizes the relationship above all else for mutual benefit.
Prioritizing the Relationship
- Prepare for life's challenges by prioritizing your relationship.
- Establish a "ride or die" commitment early on for stronger resilience.