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Why Do I Love the Way That I Love: The 4 Attachment Styles Explained

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Impact of Childhood Emotional Neglect on Attachment Styles

Growing up with childhood emotional neglect can lead one to avoid emotional attachment, prefer solitude, and reject the deep connection they yearn for, resulting in feelings of defectiveness and shame. People with dismissive avoidant attachment styles tend to avoid conflict, be sensitive to criticism, withdraw, and soothe themselves by pushing others away and indulging in creature comforts.

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