Dismissive avoidant attachment often gets a bad rap and, sometimes, that can be justified based on “bad” behavior in relationships. That said, dismissive avoidant people are also widely misunderstood.

As a fundamental aspect of personality, attachment style develops early in life, when infants formulate inner ideas of those who are charged with caring for them. Luckily, most people emerge from ...

Attachment styles fall along a continuum of different aspects, typified by anxiety and avoidance. There are four main attachment styles measured along those dimensions: secure attachment, ...

As a couples therapist, I often work with people who say things like, “My partner is so avoidant,” or “I think she might be a narcissist,” or whatever the latest psychological buzzword happens to be.

While the events that lead to love, marriage, affairs and divorce can often feel arbitrary, for psychologists there is a definitive science behind why some relationships work and some just don’t. In ...

Science finds that one key to satisfaction in a relationship is feeling understood and supported. But in these uncertain times, when many of us are facing a lot of individual stress and anxiety, being ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Attachment styles play a crucial role in shaping our intimate relationships. They are deeply rooted in our early experiences and can significantly influence how we perceive, ...

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Clear communication, authenticity, and professional guidance are some ways to strengthen your relationship with someone who has avoidant personality disorder. Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a ...

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