Big Small Talk SMALL TALK: What Can We Learn From Attachment Styles? With Psychologist Rashida
Jun 25, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Rashida Dungarwalla, the founder and principal psychologist of Flow State Space, dives into the nuances of attachment styles and their impact on relationships. She reflects on the evolution of attachment theory from child-caregiver dynamics to adult romance. The conversation unpacks how attachment styles manifest in romantic relationships, family dynamics, and even sibling interactions. Rashida also emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and communication in navigating these styles for healthier relationships.
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Attachment Styles Are Fluid
- Attachment styles are fluid and can change with curiosity and practice.
- They are not stuck labels but evolve in response to relationships and self-reflection.
Origins of Attachment Theory
- Attachment theory originated in the 1960s and expanded in the 1970s through research with babies.
- It initially focused on child-caregiver bonds before being applied to adult romantic relationships.
Defining Attachment Styles
- Secure attachment means feeling worthy and stable within oneself despite relationship dynamics.
- Anxious attachment involves preoccupation with fears of abandonment; avoidant attachment relies on self and avoids intimacy due to past experiences.