fearful avoidant

Reviewed by Aamir Ranjha Attachment styles describe the patterns people follow in close relationships — how they handle closeness, conflict, and trust. Psychologist John Bowlby’s attachment theory, later expanded by Mary Ainsworth, identifies four main styles: secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive avoidant, and fearful avoidant (sometimes called disorganized attachment). The two avoidant styles are often confused because … Read more