For the season closer, Margo and Tashira go straight at a tender question: why do we sometimes feel lonely even in the best company? They unpack attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and the messy middle—and connect the dots between early patterns, adult relationships, and that hollow feeling that pops up in friendships, romance, and even work. The tone is classic justUS: warm, personal, and unflinchingly honest.

Instead of turning attachment theory into therapy-speak, they translate it. What does “protest behavior” look like in real life? How does avoidant shutdown masquerade as “I’m just busy”? Where does the social media era amplify anxious loops? They offer simple checks you can actually use: notice your triggers, name your need, and ask for connection before your nervous system slams the door or starts a chase.

There’s also a gentle permission slip running through the whole conversation: you don’t have to earn security by becoming “perfect.” You can be a recovering people-pleaser and want deeper intimacy. You can set boundaries without cutting folks off. And you can call a timeout to regulate—no apology required.

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin by big-age transitions and the loneliness epidemic, this one lands like a deep breath. It’s not about fixing yourself—it’s about understanding your wiring, communicating early, and practicing the kind of repair that builds trust over time.

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