#236: Coping With Separation Anxiety When Your Partner Is Away (Ask Steph)
In this Ask Steph episode, I respond to a listener who says they generally feel secure in their relationship — except when their partner travels and is physically away. During those periods, they expe...
26 Feb 8min
#235: What Attachment Theory Does (& Does Not) Explain
Attachment theory has become a widely used framework for understanding relationship patterns — but it’s often misunderstood, overextended, or treated as a complete explanation for human behaviour.In t...
24 Feb 15min
#234: What Makes an Avoidant Partner Feel Safe to Open Up? (Ask Steph)
In this Ask Steph episode, we explore one of the most common (and understandable) questions in anxious–avoidant dynamics: what actually helps an avoidant partner feel safe enough to open up emotionall...
19 Feb 6min
#233: How to Put an End to Situationships (Once & For All)
Situationships can feel exciting and full of potential, but over time they often become a source of anxiety, confusion, and self-doubt. In this episode, I explore why situationships are so hard to wal...
17 Feb 14min
#232: Why Do I Miss My Ex Now That I’m Dating Someone New? (Ask Steph)
In this Ask Steph episode, I’m answering a listener question about why old feelings can resurface when you re-enter the dating world, and what to do when that catches you off guard.In this episode, we...
12 Feb 6min
#231: Why You Can't Love Someone Into Changing
In this episode, we explore the belief that if someone truly loved you, they would have changed — and why this story so often keeps people stuck in self-blame, rescuing, and self-abandonment. We look ...
10 Feb 16min
#230: How Do I Know My New Partner Will Be Better Than My Last One? (Ask Steph)
In this Ask Steph episode, I respond to a listener question that will feel very familiar to anyone with anxious attachment: How can I be certain that my new partner will be better for me than my last ...
5 Feb 6min
#229: The Hallmarks of a Secure Relationship
A secure relationship isn’t one where nothing ever goes wrong — it’s one where the foundation is strong enough to hold the hard stuff. For many people (especially those with anxious attachment), insec...
3 Feb 19min
