You may have heard the advice: “You have to be a whole person before you can be in a relationship.” It’s usually delivered with the confidence of a universal truth (like the kind of advice that sounds deep, but rarely gets examined).

Keep dating the same type of person or ending up in the same frustrating dynamic no matter how much you “work on yourself”? You’re not broken. You might just be stuck in a loop. This article helps you name the pattern, trace its roots, and start making meaningful change.

Do you crave closeness or avoid it altogether? Your attachment style might hold the key to understanding your relationship patterns. Dive into attachment theory to learn how your early experiences shape your dating dynamics and how awareness can lead to stronger, healthier connections.