Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Attachment theory, as it's called, was first drawn up by "a very British psychoanalyst called John Bowlby," Power explains. Bowlby ...

Some relationships do not end with a bang. They unravel slowly through mixed signals, emotional whiplash, and conversations that somehow leave both people feeling misunderstood. One person pulls away ...

When anxiety meets avoidance, a relationship can feel like a painful spiral. Here’s how to recognize the trap — and break free. Some people pull away when things get too intense, while others hold on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The rise of therapy-speak has paved the way for attachment styles to become a mainstay in daily conversation, which isn't a bad ...

Relationships are very much about give and take. At their best, they are a back-and-forth flow of love and affection. Things go smoothly when we’re able to attune to another person’s wants and needs, ...

The long-term effect of this strategy is two very anxious individuals living in a very small world, missing out on much that ...

People are always talking about power in relationships. People usually agree that the person who does the chasing has less of it, but lately, I’m not so sure. There are many different ways to assume ...

Earlier this year, reading a dating psychology book was the wake-up call I didn't know I needed. I'd heard of attachment styles before and had self-identified as anxious. But it wasn't until a friend ...

Clear communication, authenticity, and professional guidance are some ways to strengthen your relationship with someone who has avoidant personality disorder. Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a ...

If you’ve ever had to walk into a room full of strangers or speak in front of a crowd, you’re familiar with social anxiety. It’s a fear of being judged or negatively evaluated. In the future, you ...