Closeness and distance: Therapist on the fearful-avoidant attachment style

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In psychology, attachment types are how people deal with closeness and distance in relationships. There are four different types: the secure, the insecure-avoidant, the insecure-anxious and the anxious-avoidant attachment style. In an interview, systemic couple therapist Sharon Brehm explains exactly how the fearful-avoidant attachment type manifests itself in relationships.

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