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Fear of Attachment and Loneliness

Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology

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The Fear of Attachment and Loneliness

The fear of intimacy affects about 17% of adults in the Western culture. It's largely a part of a biological reaction that was ingrained in the structures of the central nervous system through parenting practices in childhood. Avoidance of intimacy does not necessarily mean someone doesn't care, says Dr. Gary Bell.

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