Avoidant attachment is a relational pattern in which closeness, dependency, or emotional intensity and deeper connection begin to feel threatening rather than soothing, especially as intimacy deepens.

I was rewatching Girls for the umpteenth time when I realized: There's a pattern here. In this particular episode, Hannah (played by Lena Dunham), finds herself in a situationship with Adam (Adam ...

Someone who is avoidant desires connection but may struggle with emotional intimacy due to past experiences or attachment issues. Someone who isn't interested in you may show similar behaviors to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tampa (BLOOM) – Attachment styles play a significant role in our relationships, influencing how we form connections and respond to ...

You hate weddings and loathe Valentine’s Day. You gag at PDA. Every time you start to get close to someone new, you lace up your New Balances and sprint in the opposite direction. If you just won this ...

Do you find yourself hyperfixating on whether your partner is upset with you? Do you feel as though you're constantly nagging at your significant other in search of affection? Or maybe you're the ...

Jill McDevitt, Ph.D., has been fascinated by human sexual behavior since she was a teenager. “As a young person, I was very confused about sex and sexuality. I recognized that adults got weird about ...

Losing interest, choosing unavailable partners and shutting down around emotion can all be signs that intimacy feels unsafe.