People with avoidant attachment styles

attachment styles

Attachment theory is a psychological, evolutionary and ethological theory concerning relationships between humans. The most important tenet is that young children need to develop a relationship with at least one primary caregiver for normal social and emotional development.

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are more likely to feel alone in their experience of the world, according to new research published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences. The study also provides evidence that feeling existentially isolated is a distinct phenomenon from loneliness.

Do dismissive Avoidants get lonely?

Adult with a secure attachment pattern generally don't complain of feeling lonely in their relationship, presenting with a more 'easy going' attitude. Partners with a dismissive avoidant attachment tend to put distance between them and their loved one. They may isolate, take on the role of the 'manager' or 'parent'.

Why do dismissive Avoidants want to be alone?

They don't want to depend on you and they don't want you to depend on them. They want their freedom and independence and want (or at least think that they want) you to be the same way. A tendency to avoid displays of feelings. This can range from avoidance of PDA to avoidance of verbal expressions of affection.