When the person you are in a relationship with starts avoiding certain conversations, it should be seen as a wake up call begging you to pay attention.

Avoidant attachment makes closeness feel threatening. As intimacy deepens, withdrawal replaces presence—leaving partners lonely, overfunctioning, and longing for connection.

Someone who is avoidant desires connection but may struggle with emotional intimacy due to past experiences or attachment issues. Someone who isn't interested in you may show similar behaviors to ...

You might think you're just being "chill," but are you unknowingly downplaying your own feelings and avoiding true intimacy? Here's how to tell. In relationships, the line between being “low ...

Therapy-speak has migrated from clinical settings to dating apps and dinner conversations, often stripping complex concepts of their nuance. Social media platforms have increased mental health ...

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