adult attachment patterns

Conversation Replay in Adulthood – Learned Vigilance or Anxiety Response

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Conversation Replay in Adulthood

Replaying conversations long after they end is commonly labeled as anxiety. The behavior is often framed as overthinking or excessive worry, with the assumption that the brain is misfiring – assigning importance to events that do not warrant it. However, a closer look at developmental and psychological research suggests a different interpretation. In many cases, … Read more

Parentification in Childhood – When Trust and Use Become Indistinguishable

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Parentification in Childhood

In many families, emotional closeness between parent and child is seen as a positive sign. A child who listens well, understands adult concerns, or offers comfort is often described as mature or empathetic. However, psychological research suggests that in some cases, this dynamic reflects a role reversal known as parentification. Parentification occurs when a child … Read more