Here comes the true confession of an old-school lover living in the age of online dating apps - modern dating is hard, and ...

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.

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 ...

A person with a fearful, avoidant attachment style may fear closeness and appear to seek independence. At the same time, however, they may rely heavily on the support of others. It is an insecure ...

Your attachment style can play a big part in how you make and maintain relationships: even if you don't know what yours is yet. There are three main attachment styles: avoidant attachment, anxious ...

Avoidant attachment is an attachment style that develops during early childhood, particularly in those who do not experience sensitive responses to their needs or distress. Children with an avoidant ...

The desire to avoid conflict in a relationship is common, but for very different reasons. First, involvement with a partner who is unable to perspective-take makes it nearly impossible to work out ...

This post is for all of those dismissing individuals who desperately want to get over their avoidance behaviors and have healthy relationships—and for the friends, family, and children of these ...

The word “conflict” usually brings to mind raised voices or awkward tension—outcomes most people would rather avoid. But learning how to handle conflict (thoughtfully, that is) might be one of the ...

At the beginning of most relationships, couples enjoy and look forward to seeing their partner. Over time, as you learn more about your partner, you might notice things that bother you. Before ...

Editor’s note: This story appeared in the February 2022 edition of The Daily Universe Magazine. Parents watch their child play with a toy. Children develop attachment styles as they grow up which ...