Attached Quotes

“Despite their fussing, they manage to steer clear of a number of destructive pitfalls.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“They have to find a path of less resistance and go with it.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“A creative solution is in order.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“For Terry these small details are crucial - she couldn't overlook them even if she tried.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“He just doesn't seem to be able to pay attention to details, so why put both of them through a challenge they can't meet?”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“Even though Terry and Alex care deeply about each other, they've never really taken a good look at their fighting ritual.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“The day has been ruined by their confrontation.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“When there's a willingness to resolve a specific problem, people feel that they're being heard and it brings both parties close together.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“He is accepted as he is, clutter at all.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“Sshe has a partner who feels responsible for her well-being.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“Secures are better able to understand their partner's perspective and maintain focus on the problem.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“George was able to see through her protest behaviour and hone in on what was really bothering her.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“George was able to turn the situation around.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“All the bad feelings were gone.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“He noticed my mood change and asked me what was going on.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“Being a suspicious person, his excuse didn't make sense to me. I leapt to conclusions.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“Frank and Sandy engage in a kind of back and forth synchronicity that gives them both the satisfaction of knowing that the other person is attuned to their needs.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“Our happiness is actually dependent on our mate's and vice versa. The two are inextricable.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“Either you get your way or I get mine.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“The fundamental premise of a good relationship - that the other person's well-being is as important as your own.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“It's not a perfect system, and sometimes one of them gets upset and complains, but they're able to work it out, each accommodating the other as best they can.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“She takes one for the team.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“A system that worked despite their inherent differences.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“To her, the whole experience is more trouble than it's worth.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“Refrain from generalizing the conflict.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“When it comes to attachment style, we're malleable.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“They're able to lower the heat during an argument and take the edge off an escalating conflict.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“What looks good on paper - taking another's needs and preferences into account, even when they oppose our own - isn't always easy to carry out.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“Although at times being flexible in our thinking and actions means stepping outside of our comfort zone, it keeps our minds young and active, allowing brain cells to regenerate.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached

“One of the cruelest punishments a human being can endure is solitary confinement; we're social creatures and live best in relation to others.”
― Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, Attached