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Why Some People Cling and Others Pull Away: The Attachment Styles We Were Never Taught
In this 4th episode of What We Were Never Taught, we explore one of the most recognizable patterns in relationships: why some people tend to cling when they feel disconnected, while others pull away when emotions become intense.
Drawing from attachment theory in a simple and accessible way, this episode breaks down how different attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant—shape the way people respond to closeness, conflict, and emotional stress in relationships.
Through clinical examples and real-world relationship patterns, we explore how these dynamics are not…
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