Attachment theory refers to the psychological phenomenon around how humans form attachments to each other. In infancy and ...

The therapist had determined that because that early relationship was marked by “insecure attachment,” Marie was struggling ...

THAT’S WHAT AN ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT STYLE LOOKS LIKE. AND THEN THE NEXT ONE IS AN AVOIDANT ATTACHMENT STYLE. IT IS JUST WHAT IT SAYS. THAT PERSON REALLY, REALLY, REALLY LOVES THEIR INDEPENDENCE.

except the avoidant discard attributes this behavior specifically to an avoidant attachment style. “Characterized by discomfort with emotional intimacy and a tendency to downplay or suppress ...

except the avoidant discard attributes this behavior specifically to an avoidant attachment style. “Characterized by discomfort with emotional intimacy and a tendency to downplay or suppress ...

For people with avoidant attachment, keeping some emotional distance feels like a way of protecting themselves. They struggle with being vulnerable because, to them, it can feel overwhelming.

Narcissistic traits are often linked to dismissive-avoidant or fearful-avoidant attachment styles. These individuals may keep others at arm’s length to avoid the vulnerability that comes with ...