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.

Tampa (BLOOM) – Attachment styles play a crucial role in shaping our intimate relationships. They are deeply rooted in our early experiences and can significantly influence how we perceive, ...

Learning about attachment styles is arguably one of the best ways to understand why you act the way you do in romantic relationships. But as you dive into the world of attachment styles, you'll ...

Have you ever been drawn to someone who seemed irresistibly confident, only to later feel drained by their need for constant admiration or their inability to connect emotionally? Or perhaps you’ve ...

Attachment theory provides us with a specific lens to see the effects of childhood treatment on our development, specifically on what are called our “mental models” of relationships, as well as our ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Eric Wood writes about college mental health and emerging adults Understanding attachment styles is important as they reflect ...

From "love languages" to personality tests, there are myriad ways to try to suss out the types of people who will make harmonious relationships, and those who will create partnerships born for divorce ...

From fear of vulnerability to an overwhelming need for reassurance, our attachment styles often stem from the ways we were cared for as children. Understanding these patterns, where they come from and ...