Attachment and Money

Researchers have found that people who have insecure attachment styles have more worries around money, believe they are less well off, and don't deserve money.  Moreover, people who have had a loss of social connection in childhood have unhealthy thoughts around money.   People will use money to manage pain.  For example a person may build wealth for others to see them as grandiose to cover up the broken self and improve their self worth.  They may think "If I have more stuff, I will be seen as I am worth something".  If a person has a dependent attachment style as an adult they will put less effort into making money to remain dependent on others or the system.  If a person has an anxious attachment style, they will want to control their situation.  Control may include avoiding spending to make sure they are financially secure.   If a person was denied what they wanted when young may end up hoarding to avoid experiencing lack.  Additionally the higher the insecure attachment style the less transparent they will be about their finances to their partners.  As a result, healing trauma can heal how you manage money.  #trauma #money #finances #financialpsychology