#118: Why Anxious & Avoidant People Are Drawn to Each Other
On Attachment
Anxious and Avoidant Attachment Patterns
This chapter explores the core beliefs and family of origin explanations for why anxious and avoidant individuals are drawn to each other in relationships. It discusses the role of familiarity, inconsistent attachment patterns, and the comfort of these patterns even if they are painful. The chapter also addresses the dynamics that often present in the early phase of a relationship between an avoidant person and an anxious person.
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