GenX Adulting Podcast - Episode 32 - Attachment Styles and Relationship Dynamics


In this episode, Brian and Nicole discuss attachment styles and relationship dynamics. Styles discussed include anxious, dismissive avoidant, fearful avoidant and secure attachment styles. They share their own attachment styles they’ve had throughout their life and relationships. They touch on how various characteristics of avoidant attachment can be highly damaging to a relationship and partner, as well as how anxious attachment can be very triggering and intense. They cover the emotional development of GenX men, women and the generation as a whole, and how it has possibly not only affected marriage and relationships for GenX, but contributed to the rise in divorce for them as well. Nicole once again raises the topic of perimenopause and menopause, and shares the importance of having a partner that will evolve with a woman through this phase of her life. We reflect on the fate of GenX and how recognizing your own attachment style as well as your partner’s can play a vital role. We really enjoyed delving into these topics and may revisit them in a future episode!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:00:15 Introduction - Attachment Styles

00:02:44 Anxious Attachment

00:05:47 Avoidant/Dismissive Attachment

00:09:33 Fearful/Disorganized Avoidant Attachment

00:12:59 Secure Attachment

00:15:42 Nicole’s Attachment Style

00:39:25 Brian’s Attachment Style

00:44:48 Emotional Maturity Growth of GenX Men in Childhood

00:58:15 GenX Men Being Avoidant

01:02:28 Relationship Dynamics of Men and Women

01:32:19 The Effect of Perimenopause and Menopause

01:35:18 More Discussion About Relationships

01:37:20 The American Dream

01:38:54 GenX Attachment Styles

01:41:46 The Fate of GenX

01:43:40 GenX Men and Their Emotions

01:43:59 Men Have To Do It All

01:50:40 What the Opposite Sex is Looking For

01:53:39 Evolving as a Couple

01:57:30 Recognizing Your Own Attachment Style As Well As Your Partner’s

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