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 ...

Shitty dating behaviors are neither created nor destroyed, they just change shape. Which is to say that an age-old shady breakup maneuver you may know and hate as the classic slow fade has recently ...

People with avoidant personality disorder have a pervasive fear of emotional closeness. It stems from a lack of self-esteem starting in childhood.

Explore the key differences between anxious and avoidant attachment styles, how they impact relationships, and strategies to ...

Clear communication, authenticity, and professional guidance are some ways to strengthen your relationship with someone who has avoidant personality disorder. Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a ...

Attachment theory may have originated in 1958 by British psychiatrist John Bowlby, but it’s become a popular conversation topic online (with over 348.3 million TikTok views on the topic). If you’re ...

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 ...

People with avoidant attachment styles may seem distant or detached, but they still need closeness and connection. Open, compassionate communication—such as regular “friendship temperature ...

We all have that one friend, partner or ex who just can't handle fighting. If the possibility of a disagreement rears its head, they're out the door, manically changing the subject, or shutting down ...

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