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Following on from our podcast last week where we discussed the anxious-preoccupied attachment style, we are now focusing on the the avoidant-dismissive attachment style and how people with this attachment style adapt to relationships.

According to estimates circa 50% of the population is secure and 50 % is insecure: 20 percent is anxious-preoccupied, 25 percent is avoidant-dismissive and 5 percent is fearful (a combination of insecure attachment styles).

People with an avoidant-dismissive attachment style may have difficulty trusting and forming intimate bonds with others, and often avoid close relationships. They may be in long term relationships but struggle with vulnerability, closeness and connection. They may also have difficulty with self-expression, in particular expressing their emotions.

People with an avoidant attachment style often focus on being independent, self-reliant, and self-sufficient. They may also be uncomfortable with physical or emotional closeness and prefer to keep their distance from others.  A person with this attachment style avoids intimacy, which is experienced as threatening. They therefore find it difficult to be vulnerable and open up to other people.

In this episode we’ll discuss some of the indicators of an avoidant-dismissive attachment style and how to improve your relationships.

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Struggling with a lot of conflict and arguments in your relationship? Learn about communicating effectively and addressing common relationship problems in our Stop Arguing, Start Loving mini course.

Learn everything you always wanted to know about building and maintaining loving relationships in our comprehensive course The Relationship Maze, starting with understanding yourself in relationships to understanding your partner and understanding what makes for a successful relationship. We look at common causes of relationship problems and offer solutions. Learn how to address relationship problems and questions without breaking up.