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Phrases with «avoidant»

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Avoidant refers to someone who actively tries to stay away from or avoid certain situations, experiences, or interactions. It often relates to a person who tends to keep distance from others or hesitate to engage due to a fear of rejection, criticism, or discomfort. Full definition

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Sentences with «avoidant»

  • People with avoidant attachment style find it difficult to listen empathetically to thoughts and feelings of those they are close to. (perspectivesoftroy.com)
  • The stability of a man's childhood bonds with his primary caregivers during childhood also plays a huge role: Partners with avoidant attachment styles are quicker to withdraw in response to conflicts, Campbell says, and may cheat to feel less dependent on their girlfriend or spouse to meet their needs. (cosmopolitan.com)
  • Clients typically «get stuck» because of barriers to engagement such as avoidant coping styles, mistrust - abuse schemas, low motivation, lack of connection, defining problems differently to the therapist and feelings of being unsafe, misunderstood or hopelessness. (schematherapysociety.org)
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