Attachment Based Relationship Tips

Practical, attachment-based tools from therapist Julie Menanno. Understand your patterns, calm the conflict, and build real emotional safety with your partner.

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What is attachment theory and why does it matter, the four attachment styles explained

What Is Attachment Theory? The 4 Attachment Styles

What is your attachment style, anxious avoidant disorganized or secure

What’s Your Attachment Style?

What makes a relationship thrive, attachment needs and negative cycles

What Makes a Relationship Thrive (and What Makes It Fail)

Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC 4/7/25 Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC 4/7/25

Coping With Ghosting

Should you get back together with the person who ghosted you? How can you build a secure relationship after being ghosted?

Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC 7/25/24 Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC 7/25/24

I Don't Think We Talk Enough About...

Whether you are single or in a relationship, I have a feeling that you will really enjoy this episode, as I did.

Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC 2/2/24 Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC 2/2/24

Dating Intentionally

Yes, you can work on healing your attachment wounds even if you're not in a relationship.

Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC 1/29/24 Julie Menanno MA, LMFT, LCPC 1/29/24

Seeing Other People

Julie shares advice on how to improve communication in relationships, how to stay connected during conflict, and how to approach difficult situations productively and lovingly.