Some couples can’t get enough — or too much — of each other. Here’s why, according to the anxious–avoidant push-pull of ...

Your romantic life couldn't be better. You and your partner can't stop texting, going on dates, gushing about each other so much that your friends want to muzzle you. Then, it happens. They abruptly ...

Here are five clear lessons about closeness, distance, fear, repair and growth, the five crucial building blocks of ...

Anxious and avoidant attachment styles can attract each other. Source: Wonderlane / Unsplash Attachment theory suggests that how we form emotional bonds in early childhood influences our attachment ...

In a recent blog post, “What is Anxious Self-Attachment?” I discussed how attachment theory can be used to better understand our relationship with ourselves. Attachment theory has helped many people ...

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People with avoidant attachment styles may seem distant or detached, but they still need closeness and connection. Open, compassionate communication—such as regular “friendship temperature ...

Attachment is how we create close bonds with each other. But some people have unhealthy attachment styles, usually because of a past trauma in childhood or a previous relationship. These people may be ...

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 ...