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Under stress in a relationship, thoughts and emotions increase. They gravitate to negative emotions of fear and grab onto a fear thought that quickly manifests itself.
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― Hiding In The Light: Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder
― Hiding In The Light: Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder
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The AVP’s ambivalence extends to displaying affection. They can at once show interest and then shut this interest off when the spouse responds more intimately. The spouse is left with feelings of disappointment and discouragement, annoyance, and confusion.
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― Hiding In The Light: Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder
― Hiding In The Light: Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder
