The study of new addictions is increasingly pointing out that some forms of love are forms of
addiction, and that these can be potentially more destructive and prevalent than classic�…

Abstract “Love Addiction” is a condition that several authors have suggested to consider as a
behavioral addiction toward an object of romantic love. Although in the literature it is often�…

In this chapter, we present some of the studies we have conducted in recent years on
emotional dependence on a partner, which reflect conclusions relevant to the clinical setting�…

Although the existence of dysfunctional love relationships is well known and the term “love
addiction” dates back to the 1970s, empirical studies on this topic are still limited. The�…

Previous researches suggest that individuals with different attachment styles practice
different styles of love, but these do not consider the role of trust, communication, and�…

This study aims to test the predictive capacity of the attachment theory in delineating the line
between normal and pathological love as well as testing the moderating role of gender in�…

Background and aims: Studies of adults' attachment in close relationships are attracting
researchers' attention, although available data is small and under-evaluated. The aim of the�…

Objectives Our study aimed to examine the relationship between love addiction and sex
addiction and the degree in which they are influenced by perceived social support. Methods�…

Objective: The general aim of the present study was the exploration of the relationships
between childhood trauma subdimensions (physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse�…

Love addiction is a debated concept, generally considered as an addiction toward an object
of love and can lead to deeply negative consequences, among which are self-harm and�…