When one or both partners in a relationship carry a history of attachment trauma, everyday interactions can sometimes feel like emotional minefields. Past wounds—whether from neglect, loss, abuse, or inconsistent caregiving—can resurface in the form of heightened sensitivity, withdrawal, or conflict. What begins as a small disagreement can quickly escalate, not because of the present moment alone, but because it touches on deep, unhealed hurts.   In my work with couples, I he

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