Attachment styles review

Anxious attachment style

Break 1

Fiance has an entitled attitude

Break 2

Disorganized attachment style

Doug continues his discussion on childhood attachment wounds and how they can negatively impact your marriage. Today, he looks at anxious and disorganized attachment strategies.

 

Listener questions and comments:
John - My wife doesn't like talking about difficult topics and she just wants me to listen but I want to fix. its effecting our communication. (24:20)
Angel - My fiancé was an orphan raised by his uncle and was very spoiled. He has a very entitled attitude. What should I do? (26:31)

 

Resources:

Impact of Attachment Styles (Part 1)

https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/impact-of-attachment-styles/

 

Emotionally Focused Therapy

https://iceeft.com/

 

 

Signs of an anxious attachment style
Tendency to be very clingy
Highly sensitive to criticism
Need for approval from others
Tendency to be very jealous
Hard time being alone
Tendency for having low self esteem
Feel unworthy of love
Intense fear of rejection

 

Signs of a disorganized attachment style
Fear of rejection
Difficulty regulating emotions
Contradictory behavior
High level of anxiety
Substance abuse and self-harm
Unpredictable and confusing behavior in relationships
Perceive spouses to be unpredictable

Doug continues his discussion on childhood attachment wounds and how they can negatively impact your marriage. Today, he looks at anxious and disorganized attachment strategies.
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Listener questions and comments:
<ul>
<li>John - My wife doesn't like talking about difficult topics and she just wants me to listen but I want to fix. its effecting our communication. (24:20)</li>
<li>Angel - My fianc&eacute; was an orphan raised by his uncle and was very spoiled. He has a very entitled attitude. What should I do? (26:31)</li>
</ul>
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Resources:
Impact of Attachment Styles (Part 1)
<a href="https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/impact-of-attachment-styles/">https://relevantradio.com/2026/06/impact-of-attachment-styles/</a>
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Emotionally Focused Therapy
<a href="https://iceeft.com/">https://iceeft.com/</a>
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Signs of an anxious attachment style
<ol>
<li>Tendency to be very clingy</li>
<li>Highly sensitive to criticism</li>
<li>Need for approval from others</li>
<li>Tendency to be very jealous</li>
<li>Hard time being alone</li>
<li>Tendency for having low self esteem</li>
<li>Feel unworthy of love</li>
<li>Intense fear of rejection</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Signs of a disorganized attachment style
<ol>
<li>Fear of rejection</li>
<li>Difficulty regulating emotions</li>
<li>Contradictory behavior</li>
<li>High level of anxiety</li>
<li>Substance abuse and self-harm</li>
<li>Unpredictable and confusing behavior in relationships</li>
<li>Perceive spouses to be unpredictable</li>
</ol>

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air Monday through Friday at 5PM CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.

Marriage Unhindered is a sincere exploration of the joys and challenges within the realm of marriage. Hosted by the seasoned Doug Hinderer, this one-hour, caller-based show is scheduled to air Monday through Friday at 5PM CT, and will offer listeners an authentic journey into the complexities of marital relationships.