Your romantic life couldn't be better. You and your partner can't stop texting, going on dates, gushing about each other so much that your friends want to muzzle you. Then, it happens. They abruptly ...

Shitty dating behaviors are neither created nor destroyed, they just change shape. Which is to say that an age-old shady breakup maneuver you may know and hate as the classic slow fade has recently ...

Children with avoidant/restrictive food intake were significantly more likely than control individuals to have developmental difficulties than healthy control individuals, based on data from more than ...

Clear communication, authenticity, and professional guidance are some ways to strengthen your relationship with someone who has avoidant personality disorder. Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a ...

Avoidant attachment is an attachment style that develops during early childhood, particularly in those who do not experience sensitive responses to their needs or distress. Children with an avoidant ...

Whenever I receive good news or do something fun, I think of which photo or post I can upload to social media. A fun beach day, a new gym personal record or buying a house are all great fodder. The ...

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You might think you're just being "chill," but are you unknowingly downplaying your own feelings and avoiding true intimacy? Here's how to tell. In relationships, the line between being “low ...

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 ...

In a recent blog post, “What is Anxious Self-Attachment?” I discussed how attachment theory can be used to better understand our relationship with ourselves. Attachment theory has helped many people ...