People with avoidant attachment ARE able to love and be in fulfilling relationships. They subconsciously use avoidance as a way to protect themselves. It is an adaptation that has developed from ch…

People with a dismissive avoidant attachment style typically exhibit a tendency to emotionally distance themselves from others, particularly in close relationships. These individuals often deny the importance of closeness and intimacy, maintain high self-reliance, and disregard or suppress emotional connections due to their defensive dismissal of attachment needs.

Attachment styles dictate how you approach and connect with others, whether platonically or romantically. Have you ever wondered what loving someone with

Loving someone with avoidant attachment requires patience, understanding, and compassion.

Fearful-avoidant attachment may cause you to fear trusting others while also craving closeness. Understanding the signs can help you cope.

People with avoidant attachment ARE able to love and be in fulfilling relationships. They subconsciously use avoidance as a way to protect themselves. It is an adaptation developed from childhood as a response to a caregiver (often the mother) who was unavailable and disconnected from their needs. In response, they learned how to take care of themselves, ignore their feelings and needs, and dissociate from their bodies. As adults, the brain has been wired to protect oneself and expect little…