Questions About Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love

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Admittedly, I just rapidly skimmed through this book, but I was utterly confused as to why it doesn't seem to deal at all with the fearful-avoidant attachment style. What gives?

Emily Pierce I agreed, I was really hoping it would break down the fearful-avoidant attachment style since that's the one my partner exhibits that prompted my ther…moreI agreed, I was really hoping it would break down the fearful-avoidant attachment style since that's the one my partner exhibits that prompted my therapist to recommend this book to me as well. There are plenty of articles and videos online about the fearful-avoidant attachment type--but just be careful, I got sucked down the rabbit hole and it was too overwhelming for me. The nice thing about this book is is skims the surface of each one, and you can see where the fearful-avoidant is a toxic combination of avoidant and anxious and what happens....wanting intimacy more than anything but being afraid of it and pushing people away when they get close and they love them. (less)

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hello, i have a question, can this book relate to the self, friends, family etc..? not just couple relationships?

John I found it very helpful regarding approaching and developing friendships as well.

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Elizabeth Alexandre 100% sure it is

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Is this book intereactive?

Genevieve There are two quizzes to determine your own and your partner's attachment styles and one other part that you can fill out that helps you determine how…moreThere are two quizzes to determine your own and your partner's attachment styles and one other part that you can fill out that helps you determine how to be more securely attached. The majority of it is not interactive, though.(less)

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