Have you heard of fearful avoidant attachment or an avoidant personality disorder? Attachment theory describes the different ways people can act in a relationship. When someone has an avoidant attachment style, they are uncomfortable with growing emotionally bonded or close to someone else. It can actually be broken down into two subcategories: dismissiveavoidant and fearfulavoidant. Wondering if avoidant attachment applies to you or a loved one? Here are 8 signs of an avoidant attachment style.
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