Have you heard of fearful avoidant attachment or an avoidant personality disorder? Attachment theory describes the different ways people can act in a relationship. When someone has an avoidant attachment style, they are uncomfortable with growing emotionally bonded or close to someone else. It can actually be broken down into two subcategories: dismissive-avoidant and fearful-avoidant. Wondering if avoidant attachment applies to you or a loved one? Here are 8 signs of an avoidant attachment style. #avoidant #psych2go #attachmentstyle Related Video(s): The Four Attachment Styles of Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23ePqRkOKtg How to Work With Your Partner's Love Style https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ifv7tTRqZ1A What Your Love Style Says About Your Childhood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrHCIDYZgsQ Writer: Ria Parikh Script Editor: Morgan Franz Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Naphia YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Catlett J. “Avoidant Attachment: Understanding Insecure Avoidant Attachment”. PsychAlive. Anxiety, Attachment, Self-development. N.d. Pelly J. “What Is Avoidant Attachment”. Healthline. Healthline Parenthood. 27 September 2019. Schumer L. “Here’s What It Means to Have an Avoidant Attachment Style in Relationships”. Good Housekeeping. 21 Jan 2020. Taylor K. “How To Tell If Someone Has An Avoidant Attachment Style”. Medium. PS I Love You. 20 February 2020.