Category Archives: Psychology

An Anxious-Avoidant Begins A Relationship With A Secure

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Luke Ford

Here’s some background on attachment theory and romance. I interviewed a female friend who has an anxious/avoidant attachment system and comes from a similar upbringing to me: When you are loved consistently by a good man, what comes up for … Continue reading →

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The Examined Life: How We Love And Find Ourselves

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Luke Ford

I love this book. From page 82: Anyone can become paranoid — that is, develop an irrational fantasy of being betrayed, mocked, exploited or harmed — but we are more likely to become paranoid if we are insecure, disconnected, alone. … Continue reading →

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I Wailed As A Baby

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Luke Ford

When I ask people who knew me as an infant what my personality was like, they mention how easily and loudly I would cry. I think that growing up in foster care, I had to wail sometimes to get attention … Continue reading →

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Does Attachment Theory Matter?

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Luke Ford

The blogger Jayman wrote: “The transmission of misery or bliss in a family is entirely due to shared genes, just like most everything else.” Rex responds: “But what about religion? Most people take their religion from their parents. Is it … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye To My Therapist

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Luke Ford

So after 30 months, the time has come for me to part with my therapist (my fifth long-term therapist) as she moves on to a different center. I had one therapist on and off for seven years but I prefer … Continue reading →

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