Anxious-avoidant attachment type: Psychologist's insights

15.09.2023 00:30
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:23

Have you ever heard of different types of attachment that people can have?

If you haven't, then you should probably learn about the anxious-avoidant attachment type - it can help you see lots of people and their relationships differently.

In this article, we'll find out more about what the term means and how to recognize it.

What is it?

An anxious-avoidant attachment type is a way of describing how some people act in relationships.

Imagine you have a friend who is often worried that their partner will leave them or not love them enough. 

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They might want a lot of attention and reassurance from their partner, feeling anxious when they're not together.

It's hard for them to get closer to people

On the other hand, they might also feel uncomfortable when they get very close to someone emotionally. 

They might want to keep some distance or push their partner away when things start feeling too intense.

So, someone with an anxious-avoidant attachment type can feel both anxious about being close and avoid getting too close emotionally. 

It can make relationships a bit challenging because they have mixed feelings about being close to someone they care about.

Conclusion

If you think that you have this attachment type, then you can learn how to deal with it - a good psychologist can help you manage your emotions.

That's how you can improve your relationships with people and make your life way easier.
 

Kate Yakimchuk Author: Kate Yakimchuk Editor internet resource


Content
  1. What is it?
  2. It's hard for them to get closer to people
  3. Conclusion