Anxious and Avoidant Attachment in Relationships Explained

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The HOW TO LOVE AN AVOIDANT MAN video course is now available! write a happy ending to your love story! https://adamlanesmith.com/how-to-love-an-avoidant-man/ If you want to learn to build a fulfilling lifelong relationship with the man you love and help him understand and cherish you in return, pick up your copy right now. Welcome to my channel! I'm Adam Lane Smith, The Attachment Specialist with over 15 years of experience in psychology and relationships. In today's video, I will reveal the key reason why 98% of dating relationships fail and how you can ensure your relationship is among the successful 2%. With my extensive background as a couples therapist and relationship coach, I've developed a proven system to address and fix relationship issues. In this video, we dive into one of the most common and destructive relationship dynamics: the pairing of anxious attachment styles with avoidant attachment styles. You'll learn: What is Attachment Theory? The foundation of how we connect with caregivers as children and how it impacts our adult relationships. Anxious Attachment Style: Characteristics, behaviors, and the underlying fear of abandonment. The spectrum from nurturing to toxic anxious attachment. Benefits and risks they bring into relationships. Avoidant Attachment Style: Characteristics, behaviors, and the underlying belief in the unreliability of others. The spectrum from ethical to manipulative avoidant attachment. Benefits and risks they bring into relationships. The Anxious-Avoidant Trap: The painful cycle of chasing and running that characterizes these relationships. The impact on both partners and potential long-term consequences. Path to Healing: How both anxious and avoidant partners can become securely attached. The steps to building a fulfilling and secure relationship together. Importance of willingness and mutual desire for change. Exclusive Resources Don't miss out on exclusive tips, strategies, and special offers! Sign up for my free newsletter by clicking the link below. Get practical advice delivered straight to your inbox to help you build a strong, healthy, and loving relationship. Next Steps Be sure to watch the follow-up video, "Can Anxious Avoidant Relationships Actually Work?" where I go even deeper into the dynamics and provide actionable steps to improve your relationship. If you enjoyed this video then I would recommend you give this video on avoidant attachment a watch: https://youtu.be/p7c9OvGg2AU Join The Mentorship Program: https://adamlanesmith.com/the-attachment-circle/ Subscribe to The Attachment Newsletter: https://adamlanesmith.com/newsletter-signup/ If you enjoyed this video and want more content like this, do me a favor: be sure to hit that like button, leave a comment, and don't forget to subscribe to the channel! Share it with your friends, and hit that notification bell so you never miss an update. 🛎️ Let's grow this amazing community together! 🚀 Work with Adam Lane Smith, The Attachment Specialist: https://adamlanesmith.com/ https://adamlanesmith.com/courses/ https://adamlanesmith.com/single-session/ The 4 Attachment Styles Guide - Free! 📥 https://adamlanesmith.com/the4attachments/ If you’ve struggled in dating or marriage and worry you’re not good enough, worry no more. The Attachment Specialist Adam Lane Smith wrote this guide to show you how to stop fearing abandonment and start building healthy relationships. Through his proven step-by-step method for repairing attachment, Adam will teach you what people really want from you, how to give and receive love without fear, what red flags to avoid, and how you can build a lifetime love with a partner you trust. Slaying Your Fear - A Book For People Who Grapple With Insecurity https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S33YGJZ Connect with Adam on your second preferred platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@attachmentbro X: https://twitter.com/adamlanesmith Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamLaneSmith/ Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Number One Reason Relationships Fail 00:02:25 - Breakdown of Attachment Relationships 00:04:45 - Anxiously Attached People: Needs and Risks 00:06:52 - Lone Wolf Syndrome and Ethical Avoidance 00:09:10 - The Risks of Avoidant Attachment Styles in Relationships 00:11:27 - The Anxious-Avoidant Cycle 00:13:43 - The Ineffectiveness of Traditional Couples Therapy 00:16:02 - Healing Anxious-Avoidant Relationships 00:18:28 - Willingness to Make Changes in Relationships 00:20:54 - See You There