I think I struggle with these things because I'm so happy to be independent that I have had people point the avoidant attachment "you're the problem" finger at me. And I do definitely pull away and find consistent deep closeness a challenge (though I don't do any game playing and weig...
"Dr. Ghannam has been great. We’ve now had 3 sessions and I have total confidence in her assisting my wife and I through therapy. I highly recommend." — BetterHelp member’s review of their therapist More reviews Takeaway Figuring out whether you’re still in love with your partner and...
On a basic level, attachment theory says that depending on childhood experiences, people fall intoone of four attachment types. Each type relates to others, especially romantic partners, in predictable patterns. The four attachment types are avoidant, secure, anxious, and disorganized. Secure Secure ...
Fear of vulnerability: He might have been damage in previous relationships, leading him to build partitions to protect himself from additional emotional pain. Attachment issues: Insecure attachment styles, corresponding to avoidant or anxious-avoidant, can contribute to emotional unavailability. Traumatic e...
This one, I almost didn’t include on the list. The reason being, many of my clients are trying to get exes back who exhibit avoidant tendencies. Most of the exes we study tend to have an avoidant attachment style, and avoidants are often good at succumbing to nostalgic reverie long af...
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You understand your relationship patterns and you’re working on them.Do you have an anxious attachment style?[2]Maybe you’re working on giving partners more independence. Or, do you have an avoidant attachment style? In that case, your focus might be communication. ...