Meredith Strunk 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?

Meredith Strunk My understanding is that the anxious-avoidant style is rare enough (less than 2% of population) that it does not make sense to cover in this book. Add…moreMy understanding is that the anxious-avoidant style is rare enough (less than 2% of population) that it does not make sense to cover in this book. Additionally, individuals with that style or those in relationship with them, need a much more comprehensive book. So this is written in simple terms for 98% of the population, which I believe it meets it's goal! (less)

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