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Chapter 5: The Push & Pull Cycle

Chapter 5: The Push & Pull Cycle

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This episode summarizes the definitions and consequences of fearful-avoidant attachment through a synthesized explanation of the Push & Pull Cycle, describing how inconsistent behavior and emotional turbulence can establish toxic relationships as a result of fear of intimacy, vulnerability, or rejection. By examining the runner-and-chaser dynamic and incorporating evidence from psychological case studies, this episode reinforces the credibility of attachment theory and explains how these behaviors can influence an individual’s perception of romantic partners.

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