Fawning is a response of placating, appeasing, or putting others’ needs first in order to protect yourself from conflict. It can be viewed as a lesser-known response to trauma that can relate to patterns of people-pleasing. In this article, I explore what fawning is, how it relates to people-pleasing, and how to work on shifting out of this pattern.

What happens when one partner has an anxious attachment style and the other one has an avoidant attachment style? This article outlines some common features of the anxious-avoidant dynamic in couples, and gives some practical strategies to help shift this pattern to build more secure attachment in each individual and the relationship as a whole.

Many relationships progress through natural stages of development — each with their own unique ups and downs. This article gives an overview of Dr. Susan Campbell’s 5 Stages of Relationships to help you better understand what’s happening in your relationship and navigate challenges with awareness and intention.

Attachment styles are patterns of relating to others and understanding them can help you relate better to others in your life. This article provides an overview of the 4 different attachment styles and how to figure out what your attachment style is.