This attachment style would align with the avoidant attachment in childhood. These people may seek isolation and a “pseudo-independence,” and may come off as overly focused on themselves. This pseudo-independence, however, is an illusion and an unhealthy sense of independence. As humans, we do need some kind of connection or intimacy, whether it is romantic or not. However, people with dismissive-avoidant attachment may deny the importance of loved ones, and so, detach easily from them. Like children with avoidant attachment, they are outwardly unaffected by their loved ones’ actions. They will show little emotion, either positive or negative, and come off as apathetic even in highly emotional
This attachment style would align with the avoidant attachment in childhood. These people may seek isolation and a “pseudo-independence,” and may come off as overly focused on themselves. This pseudo-independence, however, is an illusion and an unhealthy sense of independence. As humans, we do need some kind of connection or intimacy, whether it is romantic or not. However, people with dismissive-avoidant attachment may deny the importance of loved ones, and so, detach easily from them. Like children with avoidant attachment, they are outwardly unaffected by their loved ones’ actions. They will show little emotion, either positive or negative, and come off as apathetic even in highly emotional