What is it called when you are really attached to someone?

Emotional attachment refers to the feelings of closeness and affection that help sustain meaningful relationships over time. You can become emotionally attached to people even without romantic or sexual attraction. Simply feeling close to someone helps you bond and increases your sense of connection.

How do you know if it was love or attachment?

Love Is Selfless; Attachment Is Self-Centered Josue says that the major difference between love and attachment is that “love is a feeling directed toward the ‘other’ (the other person, place or thing), while attachment is self-centered — meaning based on fulfilling your need.”

Why am I scared of being around my family?

It’s a way of getting a feeling of independence. In psychology, this process is called individuation, and it’s actually a healthy thing to do.) So you may be nervous and feel less confident around your family or relatives because you’re afraid of losing control.

Why do my feelings hurt when I get mad at my family?

Unless you live on an island all alone, you are going to have your feelings hurt or become angry at someone. More than likely, the person that causes you pain will be someone in your family because you have more interactions and/or history with them than anyone else on the planet.

Why do people in my family cause me pain?

More than likely, the person that causes you pain will be someone in your family because you have more interactions and/or history with them than anyone else on the planet. Healthy familial relationships are worth the effort to cultivate and maintain. All-in-all, remember possessions and things don’t really matter in the whole scheme of life.

How do you deal with a family member who hurt you?

If the person knows your relative, you may learn that they also share the same feelings of hurt and disappointment in dealing with him/her. Talking through your feelings is therapeutic and helps you acquire perspective about the situation.