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Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love by Amir Levine
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“I'll be fine with what I've got.”
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“Chris, however, is determined to make it on his own.”
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“Throughout his journey, Chris engages with people who want to make him a part of their lives.”
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“If you hold out a little longer, you may start to appreciate a calm attachment system and all the advantages it has to offer.”
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“A habit of years is not easy to shed.”
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“Give it some time.”
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“The abundance philosophy loses its effectiveness if you fail to recognize a keeper when you find one.”
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“Give secure people a chance.”
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“She took an active part in making fate happen.”
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“She found it much easier to simply move on without losing precious time.”
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“Her self-confidence increased greatly.”
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“She saw every man she met and liked (and she was picky) as her last chance to find happiness.”
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“Not having time to get too anxious over any one particular prospect bought about a change in her attitude.”
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“The right man - a secure man.”
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“It would be very difficult for her to let go and move on.”
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“She would torment herself by turning things over and over in her mind.”
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“Why would you waste time with someone who is unkind to you when you have several other potential partners lined up who treat you like royalty?”
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“You tend to assume that meeting someone suitable is an unlikely occurrence, but it doesn’t have to be that way.”
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“There are many unique and wonderful individuals out there who may be superb partners for you. Try giving several people a chance, without settling on one person very early on.”
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“Janet believed that if she held out long enough, giving him his space and plenty of time, he would learn to appreciate her.”
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“Not everyone has relationship needs compatible with your own, and that’s fine.”
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“Being happy and fulfilled is probably one of the most attractive traits you can offer a partner.”
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“It’s simply more socially acceptable to maintain a cool, self-sufficient façade. So they hide their wishes and mask their discontent.”
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“They may say the right things, but their actions tell a different story.”
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“They aren’t good or bad, they are simply your needs.”
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“Acknowledge and accept your true relationship needs.”
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“Either way, you lose, because you are attracting the wrong kind of partner for you.”
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“Don’t let emotional unavailability turn you on.”
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“Anyone can have a happy ending like that. It’s not entirely up to chance.”
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“After several years of agony with Tony, she got her act together and learned to appreciate the stability and love of a secure partner.”
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