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Protest Behavior: When Anxiety Looks Like Anger in Relationships

|April 19, 2026|9 min read
Protest Behavior: When Anxiety Looks Like Anger in Relationships

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References

  1. Sue Johnson (2008). Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love
  2. Amir Levine (2014). Anxious Attachment and Protest Behavior
  3. Sue Johnson (2015). The Emotionally Focused Workbook for Couples

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