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.

What is your interpersonal attachment style, and how might it affect your relationship? Based on the works of Bartholomew and Horowitz, etc., there are four adult attachment styles: Secure, ...

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 ...