An anxious-avoidant relationship creates a painful push-and-pull dynamic where one partner craves closeness while the other ...

Dismissive avoidant attachment often gets a bad rap and, sometimes, that can be justified based on “bad” behavior in relationships. That said, dismissive avoidant people are also widely misunderstood.

Attachment styles are a crucial part of how we relate to others, especially in romantic and close relationships. These styles ...

As a couples therapist, I often work with people who say things like, “My partner is so avoidant,” or “I think she might be a narcissist,” or whatever the latest psychological buzzword happens to be.