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Emotional Permanence in Adults: Why Love Feels Unstable
Have you ever felt deeply connected to someone—secure, loved, and supported—only to feel suddenly uncertain during conflict or distance? In moments of disagreement, silence, or perceived withdrawal, it may feel as though the relationship itself is unstable or at risk.
This experience is often described as difficulty with emotional permanence—sometimes referred to in psychology as object constancy.

The Team at Upper East Side Psychology
Feb 26
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