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    Posted on December 11, 2012 8:00 am by cthinker 1 Comment

    Child development psychologist John Bowlby once defined attachment as “a lasting psychological connectedness between human beings.”

    Attachment Theory

    Attachment is a very unique and special emotional bond that plays a very critical role in our lives. It affects the way we view the world and how we interact with our friends, family members and fellow humans. Early experiences in childhood can affect a person’s attachment style, which has a strong influence on their development and behavior throughout life.
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  • Love: Does it just happen or is it a choice?

    Posted on August 18, 2012 11:16 pm by cthinker 2 Comments

    There is a lot of discussion about what love feels like, what it feels like to love someone or to be in love with someone. My significant other and I were discussing a question we noticed in something we were reading together; the question we noticed is, “Do you believe love is a choice?”

    We discussed this for a while and ultimately came to the same conclusion: yes!

    Allow me to explain.

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  • Triangular Theory of Love

    Posted on August 13, 2012 11:44 pm by cthinker Comment

    The Triangular Theory of Love is a model of love developed by American psychologist Robert Sternberg. He proposes that there are three components of love within interpersonal relationships: Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment.

    We’re going to take a look at each of these components. Continue reading → Post ID 738


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