Learning to Love Yourself with Thais Gibson
THE ED MYLETT SHOW
Understanding the Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style
Individuals with a fearful avoidant attachment style have experienced an unstable and chaotic environment during their upbringing. They exhibit traits from both anxious and avoidant attachment styles, such as fearing abandonment, rejection, and not being good enough, as well as fearing being too close, trapped, or powerless. This combination leads to a pattern of being hot and cold in relationships, oscillating between wanting closeness and pushing people away. This behavior stems from deep-rooted childhood beliefs that love is both good and scary, causing internal conflicts and confusion that manifest in their external relationships.
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