Learning how this type of attachment style develops is truly healing and can help you understand a lot about your relationship.

It could be negatively impacting your relationships. When we form a relationship with a partner, family member or close friend, inevitably, we bring our emotional baggage along too. And there’s ...

The researchers found that when parents struggle to express their emotions, stress builds up and coping becomes harder.

Within 24 hours of being hospitalized, a psychologist diagnosed Stella with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or ...

Barr’s anecdotal hypothesis is that cities are a draw for avoidant attachers. What's this mean for you? Well, urban places may, then, have a higher population of folks who are afraid of commitment.

Neglectful narcissism looks calm while shifting work onto others. Learn to spot omissions, how comfort-entitlement drives them, and what real, sustained repair requires.

You or someone you know may be shy, but it's on another level when that shyness causes you to avoid social situations. The American Psychiatric Association describes avoidant personality disorder as ...

Whenever I receive good news or do something fun, I think of which photo or post I can upload to social media. A fun beach day, a new gym personal record or buying a house are all great fodder. The ...

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 ...