Avoidant attachment makes closeness feel threatening. As intimacy deepens, withdrawal replaces presence—leaving partners lonely, overfunctioning, and longing for connection.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tampa (BLOOM) – Attachment styles play a significant role in our relationships, influencing how we form connections and respond to ...

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, ...

Attachment styles are relational styles, not verdicts. When labels turn rigid, they harm rather than heal—missing the fluid, relational, and changeable nature of attachment.

As Valentine's Day approaches, restaurant bookings fill up and couples exchange cards, flowers, and carefully chosen gifts. For some, it's a day of closeness and connection. For others, it can bring ...

Gamophobia, the fear of commitment or marriage, is a growing concern, extending beyond simple jitters to a deep-seated emotional resistance. This phenomenon, fueled by increased choice, individualism, ...

The rise of therapy-speak has paved the way for attachment styles to become a mainstay in daily conversation, which isn’t a bad thing. Your attachment style is like your personal emotional ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

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 ...

Those with a dismissive avoidant attachment style may have no desire for close relationships or actively avoid them due to past trauma. If you’ve ever taken a deep dive into the psychology of ...