Attachment Theory, Dating Apps, and Bunions with Paul Brunson | Happy Place Podcast

Are we making ourselves unhappy by setting unrealistic expectations for our relationships? Matchmaker Paul C Brunson thinks we might just be.
In this chat, Fearne and Paul explore attachment theory, communication styles, and the idea that instead of looking for ‘the one’ we should prioritise doing more of the things that light us up. Plus, Paul explains why the biggest rule of dating is to find the person you want to break the rules with...
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[@irisdanagher]

Such an insightful conversation

[@gijmoetzwijgen]

love the chemistry haha

[@amc3964]

Love his voice AND his SMARTS!!!’

[@laurajones7314]

Paul and Fearne are amazing. Loved this!

[@missblackman5656]

love the podcast fern always listen ! relationships are so hard nowadays meeting someone the old school way is alot tougher. eps if you dont want to use an APP. if you are hidden how do you be seen LOL sure that doesn't help

[@alexdittmer42]

Really enjoyed the content! Very valuable for modern relationships. Audio volume was rough this episode, lots of shifts from loud to soft

[@gargonaaugs]

Please share the name of the author you adore and love : Podcast time: 15.46

[@butterflywind999]

Bronnie Ware or Carol Ryff

[@amc3964]

His wife is lucky!

[@haryel5058]

I said the exact same thing ! Such an emotional intelligent man 😍

[@NeverStopRolling]

Love the show and Fearne is smashing but geez this episode was boring

[@whisper2284]

That’s understandable because it takes a higher level of emotional maturity to be open to this discussion. Give yourself some time, read the authors that Paul referenced and you’ll develop it.

[@MsTigersnake]

This guy says he loves research but his first 'fact' is incorrect. Attachment theory was developed by British psychologist John Bowlby in 1958. First year nursing/med/psych students/any competent googler could tell you that 🙄

[@PaulCBrunson]

No doubt John Bowlby was a pioneer, but Mary Ainsworth expanded the methodology and deepened the focus of study to the “Strange Situationa” test I mentioned in the interview. As a result of Ainsworth work, we have the categorized attachment styles often discussed today.