Article written with @may.psychologist Abstract   This article offers a critical overview of attachment theory, beginning with the original formulations of Bowlby and Ainsworth — including an in-depth treatment of the four attachment styles, including the disorganized pattern described by Main and Solomon — through to the most recent theoretical reworkings by Hinde and Ugazio. The aim is to question the presumed universality of the classical model, exploring how cultural, con

Abstract Vulnerability represents a fundamental paradox in intimate relationships: what we perceive as weakness is actually the foundation of authentic intimacy. This article explores the connection between attachment theory (Bowlby, 1969, 1973, 1980) and the capacity to be vulnerable in adult relationships, integrating contemporary research on shame and courage (Brown, 2012, 2015). Through analysis of attachment styles and their behavioral correlates, it is highlighted how i

Abstract Valentine's Day represents a culturally significant moment that can generate social pressure and unrealistic expectations in romantic relationships. This article examines how performative expectations, fueled by idealized romantic narratives, can negatively influence the quality of intimate relationships. Through the analysis of attachment theory (Bowlby, 1969), love languages (Chapman, 1992), and empirical research on couple dynamics (Gottman & Silver, 1999), it is

Article written in collaboration with @MERIODOC Introduction to Attachment Styles Attachment theory originated within developmental psychology to explain the human need to form meaningful emotional bonds. John Bowlby conceptualized attachment as an innate motivational system aimed at seeking safety from significant others (Bowlby, 1969). These early bonds influence emotional regulation and relational patterns across the lifespan. Repeated experiences with caregivers contribut

Article written in collaboration with @GIULIAMATO.PSICOLOGA The contribution of the Palo Alto School and, in particular, Paul Watzlawick, Janet H. Beavin, and Don D. Jackson, represented a turning point in the study of human communication. With the publication of Pragmatics of Human Communication (Watzlawick, Beavin, & Jackson, 1967), communication is observed not only as the transmission of content, but as a circular, complex and decisive process for the construction of rela

Post written in collaboration with @ semidipsicologia Introduction Empathy is often considered a spontaneous act: “I see an emotion, I feel it”. Yet, this process is much more complex than it appears. Although mirror neurons facilitate immediate understanding of the actions and expressions of others, they are not sufficient to generate a true empathic experience (Rizzolatti & Sinigaglia, 2006). Empathy indeed requires a set of cognitive, affective, and relational functions th