Discover how shows like Love Island, Temptation Island, and Love is Blind impact our beliefs about modern dating, intimacy, and attachment—and what real relationship development actually looks like, according to a couples therapist.

If you’ve spent any time on social media, you’ve probably heard about attachment styles. Attachment theory can be a helpful way to better understand your approach to dating. It can build insight into patterns in your behavior, thoughts and emotions and can clarify paths towards shifting these same patterns.

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