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Imagine arriving into the world. You’re a brand new shiny baby. Someone (or some people) take you home. It is now their job to keep you alive and teach you everything there is to know about being a person. Before you can even understand the words that are being spoken around you, your brain is running on instincts and learning patterns from how the people respond to you and each other. Your brain is very active and very clever, despite being brand new. Hungry? Scream and

Perhaps your relationship started off so promising. When you were first dating, you were excited. Your new person seemed so into you. It was fun, kinda hot, probably. How could this person possibly be single? Sure, maybe you'd heard about their heartbreaker reputation. Or their ex was crazy. Or they were absolutely locked into their study or career so of course they didn't have time for a serious relationship. And of course, they hadn't met you yet. Well, maybe there were a f

If you're wondering if you might have an avoidant attachment style, or trying to understand the thinking of a partner who does, this article begins to explain how an avoidantly attached person might think about and experience relationships. Important Note: Always remember that attachment style labels are broad categories, and every person is an individual. You or your partner may or may not relate to some or all of the ideas below. How an avoidantly attached person might thin