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18 Habits from Childhood That Affect Our Relationships Now

The patterns we learn and working around them is part of a fresh new approach to couples therapy. Which schemas sound like you?

Abandonment

People who cling to others because they're afraid of being left and don't feel important relationships will last. They're usually attracted to partners who cannot be there in a committed way.

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From the September 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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