Natalie D'Annibale, PsyD LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

7 Signs of Avoidant Attachment in Relationships If you suspect avoidant attachment is shaping your relationship, here are the patterns to look for: You shut down during conflict. When your partner raises an issue, your brain goes offline. You cannot access words. You feel foggy, blank, or suddenly exhausted. This is not laziness. It is your nervous system pulling the emergency brake. You feel “suffocated” by closeness. A few good days of connection and suddenly you need space

Set boundaries on your time One way to set boundaries with family during the holidays is to have boundaries around your time, where you...

Establishing healthy boundaries that will enhance your relationship Here are some tips that can help you establish and maintain healthy...