Sherry answers “Admittedly, I just rapidly skimmed through...”

Marie asked this question about Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love:

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?

Sherry It talks about it briefly but mostly breaks it down to secure, avoidant, and anxious. It talks about how understanding both the anxious and the avoida…moreIt talks about it briefly but mostly breaks it down to secure, avoidant, and anxious. It talks about how understanding both the anxious and the avoidant attachment styles will help those who are fearful-avoidant. Disappointing but seems like its rare enough the writers didn't feel like it was worth covering. (less)

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