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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Schumer L. “Here’s What It Means to Have an Avoidant Attachment Style in Relationships”. Good Housekeeping. 21 Jan 2020.

Taylor K. “How To Tell If Someone Has An Avoidant Attachment Style”. Medium. PS I Love You. 20 February 2020.