Create a lasting and loving attachment with this national bestseller a must-read for every
couple at any stage of their relationship (Lori Gottlieb New York Times bestselling author of
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone) from the expert couple's therapist behind the popular
Instagram account @TheSecureRelationship. What does a healthy relationship look like? A good
question in theory but couple's therapist Julie Menanno wants you to consider: what does a
securely attached relationship feel like? The answer to this question is the ultimate goal in
Secure Love an incredibly wise and helpful guide (Jen Sincero New York Times bestselling
author of You Are a Badass) to understanding secure attachment in adult relationships. While
attachment theory has grown in popularity to explain the relationship between children and
their caregivers it's also the closest science has come to making sense of our adult romantic
connections. In this book Julie Menanno the expert behind the popular Instagram account
@TheSecureRelationship tackles: -Why you and your partner have the same fight over and over
(hint: it's called a negative cycle and underlying every fight argument silent treatment or
passive-aggressive comment is an unmet attachment need). -Instead of that say this suggested
scripts of how to approach difficult situations in your relationship more effectively. -The
four attachment types with exercises to understand you and your partner's attachment style.
-How to improve communication including staying connected during conflict by prioritizing
vulnerability rather than protecting yourself. -Why insecure attachment negatively impacts a
couple's sex life and how to ignite that sexual connection. Secure Love is a crash course in
understanding how you show up in a relationship and guides you on getting out of negative
cycles to find safety in one another. In doing so you'll be armed with eternal wisdom for
strengthening your relationship (Dr. Sue Johnson founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy for
Couples and bestselling author of Hold Me Tight) and establish a secure attachment with your
partner to create the bond you've been longing for.
