EVERYONE IS SENSITIVE to criticism sometimes and wants to be accepted and liked by others. When you become so hypersensitive that you worry you’re constantly being judged and have chronic feelings of ...

If you try to create and sustain a romantic relationship with someone who has an avoidant personality, or the full-blown personality disorder known as Avoidant Personality Disorder, the experience can ...

Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) can be a socially and relationally crippling disorder. It is estimated that approximately 2.5% of adults live with it (Lampe & Malhi, 2018) and gender does not ...

People with avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) desire close and fulfilling relationships. At the same time, they keep distance to avoid criticism and rejection. People with AVPD tend to avoid social ...

Are you dating an avoidant type? You know, the hyper-independent type that is uncomfortable with any form of emotional intimacy? If you are, then you're probably having issues with meeting them where ...

Avoiding commitment: For an avoidant friend, the idea of being "locked in" or feeling obligated can trigger their discomfort ...

Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD) is a tragic and often disabling disorder. People suffering from APD become anxious in situations where they have to carry out duties in a group situation. Fear of ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Attachment styles play a significant role in our relationships, influencing how we form connections and respond to intimacy. One attachment style that can bring its fair share of ...

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.

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