Anxious Attachment & Self-Worth (Attachment Styles Podcast Series)
This episode explains why you look confident on the outside but still do not feel “enough” at home. I show how a hidden worth wound drives chasing, fixing, people-pleasing, and fear of conflict. You will learn simple steps to calm your body, keep your truth, and build real safety with your wife without begging for approval.What You’ll Learn:How a hidden worth story runs your marriageWhy distance feels like “I’m not enough”How over-giving and apologizing backfireWhy reassurance never lastsWhat secure self-worth looks like in daily lifeSix clear steps to start healing from the insideChapters / Timestamps:0:00 Opening story: the hidden worth wound2:48 Pattern reveal: “I am not enough unless approved”6:05 1) The invisible worth story behind anxious habits9:22 2) You look confident, but your patterns say otherwise12:40 3) Why her distance triggers “I’m not enough”16:03 4) Performing, proving, and over-functioning19:35 5) Conflict exposes a worth wound, not just attachment23:02 6) Why reassurance never works long-term26:20 7) Being loved vs. feeling lovable29:38 8) Apologizing, pleasing, and over-explaining as protection33:05 9) What secure self-worth looks like in a husband36:22 10) Six steps to reclaim worth from the inside40:10 Closing: worth is returned, not earnedKey Points:You are not broken. You learned to earn love.Distance can feel like a worth loss. Name it and breathe.Peacekeeping is not safety. Honest presence is safety.Reassurance is a bandage. Identity work heals the root.Secure men hold their ground with calm, not force.Try These This Week:Replace “I’m fine” with one clear feeling and one clear need.Pause before you fix. Say, “I’m here. Keep going,” and stay present.Give affection with no strings. Let closeness be free.Before you apologize, ask, “Am I keeping connection or giving up myself?”After hard moments, ask, “Did I keep my worth, or hand it away?”Free 30-Minute Consultation:Want help with this? Book a free 30-minute call. It is a simple chat about what is happening in your marriage and how coaching might help. No sales pitch. No pressure. We will see if it is a good fit and how I can help.If you struggle with life, marriage and relationships and are ready to thrive,check out the resources from Certified Professional Coach Bruce Abbott at https://SecureHusband.com.#deadbedroom #marriage #sexlessmarriage#MarriageHelp#SaveYourMarriage#SecureHusband#MarriageAdvice#RelationshipHealing#SelfWorth#InnerChildHealing#MensMentalHealth#SelfLoveJourney#EmotionalHealing#OvercomeRejection#HealthyMasculinity#MarriageCoaching#StopPeoplePleasing#SelfGrowth#attachmenttheory#attachmentstyles#anxiousattachment#preoccupiedattachment#attachment#avoidantattachmentAll content is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical or psychological diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your physician before starting any treatment or therapy. This includes all content on this site, email, blogs, podcasts, social media, and events. Nothing shared constitutes medical or legal advice. Use of this information is at your own risk.
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