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Closeness and pulling away

When closeness quickly feels like too much: the avoidant attachment style.

After a dinner together, a woman sits at the table while the man is already putting on his jacket and looking at his phone

Closeness and pulling away Why does he pull away after a lovely evening? First a lovely evening, then barely any messages. Why some people pull away right after closeness and how you can respond well. 9 min read

A man reads contentedly alone in an armchair, with an empty second armchair beside him

Closeness and pulling away Avoidant attachment style: how to recognize it, in yourself and in others Distance after closeness, downplaying feelings, handling everything alone: how to recognize the avoidant attachment style and what’s often misunderstood. 11 min read

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