Typology Attachment Theory in Action: Understanding Relationship Styles with Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley
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Mar 14, 2024 Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley discusses relationship styles rooted in attachment theory, Enneagram connections, and the importance of understanding your attachment style for more intimate connections. The podcast explores boundaries in relationships, childhood influences on attachment styles, and how attachment styles influence relationship dynamics and spirituality.
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Differences Between Fives and Nines
- Fives and nines share a withdrawing stance but differ in emotional engagement.
- Nines merge with others to avoid conflict; fives maintain strong individual boundaries.
Investigator Attachment Style Explained
- Attachment styles form strategies to manage stress and connection.
- Investigator style is anxious-preoccupied, highly attuned to others but neglecting self needs.
Firefighter Style's Relationship Challenge
- Firefighter style, linked to trauma and loss, views self and others as unworthy of love.
- This results in mixed signals in relationships, causing push-pull dynamics.