Patterns of relating to others characterized by anxiety about relationships, avoidance of intimacy, or inconsistent relationship behaviors based on early attachment experiences.
Example: Adults who are anxious in relationships and need constant reassurance (anxious attachment) or who avoid emotional closeness and prefer independence (avoidant attachment).
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