Avoidant Attachment

Phenomenon

An attachment style marked by discomfort with closeness and emotional independence.

What it means

Avoidant attachment is the counterpart to anxious attachment. Avoidantly-attached people prize independence, feel suffocated by closeness, and pull back when relationships intensify. The pattern often comes from early caregiving where emotional needs were minimized. In dating, it shows up as pulling away after intimacy, slow texting, and discomfort with relationship escalation.

Related terms

Attachment StyleA psychological framework categorizing how people relate in close relationships.
Anxious AttachmentAn attachment style marked by fear of abandonment and need for closeness.

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