Do you ever feel like you've exhausted all avenues, yet no matter how hard you try, your partner remains distant? It's a common frustration to feel like you're carrying the weight of the relationship ...

It could be negatively impacting your relationships. When we form a relationship with a partner, family member or close friend, inevitably, we bring our emotional baggage along too. And there’s ...

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.

Dr. Angleró also addresses common relationship issues like trust, communication, and vulnerability. He explains how avoidant attachment can cause problems in these areas. The book provides ...

Many people come to therapy questioning why their relationship feels more difficult than what they think is normal. They say things like: “I can’t seem to keep things on an even keel.” “I love them so ...

Last week, I introduced common attachment styles in the LGBTQ+ community. In short, attachment theory posits that individuals with avoidant attachment evade difficult conversations and vulnerable ...

You hate weddings and loathe Valentine’s Day. You gag at PDA. Every time you start to get close to someone new, you lace up your New Balances and sprint in the opposite direction. If you just won this ...

Avoidant attachment is one of four attachment styles that develop during childhood. Avoidant attachment occurs when an infant or child does not consistently receive the care and attention that they ...

I’m divorced and haven’t wanted to get involved with anyone, until now. The potential partner in question is someone I’ve known casually for 30 years. He has never been married and, from our ...

After my podcast episode on avoidant wives, many men reached out for therapy or further questions. I have been talking about and working with avoidant women and avoidant men for the entirety of my ...

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 ...