jealousy is an often overwhelming feeling of insecurity about a potential loss or inequity in distribution of resources. while jealousy can be described as a fear that another person may take something that is yours or something you consider to be yours, envy is the desire for something that belongs to someone else. envy is more likely to cause feelings of sadness and a desire to change. when someone feels jealous, they may also envy the person who is causing …

the quality of this attachment is critical for the emotional and social development of children. in addition, it has an enduring effect on the nature of future relationships and wellbeing. a secure style of attachment leads to the best outcomes for people. for various reasons, when children do not receive sufficient care, they may not develop a secure attachment style. there is no quick, complete fix for attachment issues. the diagnostic and statistical manual for mental disorders (dsm 5) recognizes …

most often, anxious attachment is due to misattuned and inconsistent parenting. it might not always be easy to recognize an insecure attachment style in adults. the development of an anxious/preoccupied attachment style (referred to as anxious ambivalent in children) is often associated with an inconsistent parenting pattern. inconsistent responsiveness to a child’s emotional needs, misattunement and emotional distance, as well as preoccupation with and intrusiveness in the child’s life, are some of the risk factors for the development of an …

the relationship you have with your parents often correlates with your friendships and romantic relationships. here are the causes, traits, and signs of an anxious-preoccupied attachment style. in the case of an anxious-preoccupied attachment style, researchers believe that inconsistent parenting may be a factor. in turn, the child becomes insecure and develops an anxious attachment to the parent or caregiver. those with anxious-preoccupied attachments may need frequent reassurance from the people they care about. if you have an anxious-preoccupied adult …

there are many temptations to organize our life around the experience of earlier trauma. i am going to look at the issue from the lens of anxious and avoidant attachment. the fearful style is a combination of anxious and avoidant attachment and is less likely to adhere to a set pattern. and so, the dismissing person is unlikely to be seeking love, attention, and nurturance in the arms of another person.

they may be more open to romantic encounters outside …