attachment theory
4 statements across 4 episodes · 1 bullish · 0 bearish · 2 people on the record · first statement Jul 23, 2019 by Dr. Sue Johnson · across every show →
Everything said about attachment theory, oldest first
Jul 23, 2019
Johnson: Secure childhood attachment correlates with better friendships and happier romantic relationships
“Research says that they're more likely to have friends in high school, they're more likely to have better, be better friends themselves, and they're more likely to be empathic With any person they're dating, right, they're more likely to find happy dating rela…”
Jun 21, 2022 positive
Johnson: Safe Childhood Attachment Predicts Better Friendships and Dating Relationships
“So, I think people who've experienced safe connection with a parent have a big advantage, and research says that they're more likely to have friends in high school, they're more likely to have better, be better friends themselves, and they're more likely to be…”
Mar 18, 2025
Ury: Fifty percent of the population has a secure attachment style
“What happens is, 50% of the population is secure, which sounds like a good thing, but those people are so good at being in relationships that they often get snatched up, and you have the anxious and avoidant people dating each other.”
Dec 23, 2025 neutral
Ury: Securely attached people leave dating pools faster, skewing remaining demographics
“What happens is 50% of the population is secure, which sounds like a good thing, but those people are so good at being in relationships that they often get snatched up, and you have the anxious and avoidant people dating each other.”