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So you’ve come to understand that you’re someone with an avoidant attachment style, but how can you move to a more secure one? Avoidant attachment styles are normally attributed to a lack of emotional closeness to your primary caregiver during early childhood. Although changing your attachment style is something that can’t be done overnight, by using a few simple strategies, you can develop more secure relationships. We’ll show you how, with this complete guide on how to fix an avoidant attachment style.
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- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/anxious-attachment-style-signs#4-tips-for-secure-attachments
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/relationships/ways-to-increase-intimacy-and-communication-with-an-avoidant-partner
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5961625/
- ↑ https://www.mcgill.ca/counselling/files/counselling/20_questions_to_challenge_negative_thoughts_0.pdf
- ↑ https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6022365/
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/attachment-and-adult-relationships.htm#
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/can_you_cultivate_a_more_secure_attachment_style
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/can_you_cultivate_a_more_secure_attachment_style