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Are You Always Anxious When You’re Away from Your Partner? Here’s What to Do
It’s perfectly okay to desire closeness and reassurance from your partner.
Do you find yourself incessantly fretting about your partner when they’re not in your immediate vicinity? Is there a lingering sense of unease or anxiety that only seems to dissipate when you’re in their presence? If these feelings resonate with you, you might be grappling with an anxious attachment style.
This style of attachment can make relationships feel like an uphill battle, but with a deeper understanding and concerted effort, it’s entirely possible to navigate these emotions and foster a healthier, more secure relationship.
It’s important to note that this article is not a diagnosis. Attachment styles are not diagnoses; they are frameworks that psychologists have developed to help us understand how people relate to others. If you identify with the characteristics of anxious attachment, it’s a possibility that this attachment style might apply to you.
Understanding Anxious Attachment
Anxious attachment is a type of attachment style that is characterised by a potent desire for closeness and intimacy, coupled with a fear of abandonment.
