Anxious and avoidant attachment styles can attract each other. Source: Wonderlane / Unsplash Attachment theory suggests that how we form emotional bonds in early childhood influences our attachment ...

Do you have a friend who gets unusually emotional when you don’t text back quickly enough? Perhaps you’re the friend who’s ready to end a friendship when someone is ‘moving funny’ without stopping to ...

Insecure attachment styles can lead to the fear of becoming overattached to therapy. This fear often masks the fear of ...

Avoidant, or insecure-avoidant Avoidant attachment develops in children who do not experience sensitive responses from a parent or caregiver to their needs or distress. Children with avoidant ...

At the beginning of most relationships, couples enjoy and look forward to seeing their partner. Over time, as you learn more about your partner, you might notice things that bother you. Before ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Maria Korneeva via Getty Images Attachment styles are a popular way to understand how ...

Attachment styles aren't set in stone: You can change yours to be more secure, like I did. In my early 20s, I prided myself on never being that girl crying over some guy. While I'd console teary-eyed ...

Sometimes, you’re your own worst enemy. The tricky part is that you often don’t recognize it. Self-sabotage can get in the way of your goals and best intentions, and it frequently stems from ...

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

Have you ever wondered how your childhood relationship with your parents shaped the person you are today? Scientists have long known that early attachment to caregivers plays a crucial role in human ...