Attachment Theory Quotes

“I miss you.
I will always, always miss you.
I was missing you long before I knew who you were.”
― Kayley Loring, Attachment Theory

“I’ve felt this, the falling, before. So many times. But for the first time ever. I know I have a safe place to land.”
― Kayley Loring, Attachment Theory

“My girl’s all curled up in a furry gray ball, fast asleep. I guess it would be mean to wake her up just because I want to cuddle with her. I guess that would make me a bad cat parent. With an anxious attachment style. Maybe kittens and therapists should stop being so fucking cute if they don’t want me to adore them so much.”
― Kayley Loring, Attachment Theory

“What would a nurturing relationship look or feel like, to you?”
“Caring. More stable. Concern for each other’s wellbeing. Shared goals and values. Still passionate. But comfortable. Genuine. I mean, I love the high of falling in love with someone. But it would be nice if there could be…a safe place to land with that person too. And just be there together.”
― Kayley Loring, Attachment Theory

“I do have a client who just moved to Idaho, so I have one slot available. Do I want to fill that slot with Dylan Brodie?
I pour myself another glass of wine.
Yes. Yes, I do want Dylan Brodie to fill my slot.
Is it a bad, terrible, very bad idea for me to even consider treating Dylan Brodie as a patient?
Yes. It is bad. Terrible. Very bad.”
― Kayley Loring, Attachment Theory

“I’m not going out because I have a son and a hot new girlfriend who lives with me. But I’m always here for you. On my phone. Or if you want to come to my house for a little while. But only if you promise not to moan about your exes the whole time.”
― Kayley Loring, Attachment Theory

“I don’t want to shield him from the world. I just secretly want to punch anyone who doesn’t make him feel special in it.”
― Kayley Loring, Attachment Theory