Soothing, Caring, and Sharing: The Recipe for Secure Attachment

soothing care from a friend, two women sitting on couch talking

Healthy, lasting intimacy begins with the relationship we have with ourselves. So often, we long for closeness and connection, yet struggle when it comes to sustaining it. The truth is, in order to share ourselves fully with another person, we first need to learn how to soothe ourselves, care for ourselves, and truly have ourselves.