
When Relationships End, Understanding Attachment and Loss in Counselling
When relationships end, the pain often reaches deeper than we expect. Through an attachment lens, we can understand why some of us cling desperately while others withdraw, why people-pleasing intensifies, and how the fear of being unloved shapes our responses to loss. Explore how childhood attachment patterns influence the way we navigate endings in romantic relationships, friendships, and professional connections, offering compassionate insight and practical steps toward healing.