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Fearful Avoidant vs. Anxious Attachment: Key Similarities and Differences
Stephanie Rigg Stephanie Rigg

Fearful Avoidant vs. Anxious Attachment: Key Similarities and Differences

Discover the key similarities and differences between fearful avoidant and anxious attachment styles. Learn how both are driven by a fear of abandonment but manifest differently in relationships—especially when it comes to intimacy, conflict resolution, and emotional consistency. Understanding these attachment dynamics can help you foster more secure and balanced connections.

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5 Unexpected Ways Your Fear of Abandonment Shows Up
Stephanie Rigg Stephanie Rigg

5 Unexpected Ways Your Fear of Abandonment Shows Up

When we think about the fear of abandonment, our minds often jump to dramatic scenarios—heart-wrenching breakups, a partner walking out the door, or being left behind by someone we love. These are the situations where the fear of abandonment is most obvious, especially for those of us with an anxious attachment style. However, the reality is that this fear can sneak into our lives in far more subtle and surprising ways.

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20 Traits of the Anxious Attachment Style
Stephanie Rigg Stephanie Rigg

20 Traits of the Anxious Attachment Style

Discover these 20 key traits of anxious attachment and how they impact your relationships. From struggles with self-worth and boundaries to overgiving and constant reassurance-seeking, this blog post dives into the unique challenges faced by those with anxious attachment styles. Gain valuable insights into these patterns, why they occur, and practical steps to start your healing journey. Perfect for anyone looking to understand themselves or their loved ones better.

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10 Tips to Heal Your Anxious Attachment Style in Relationships
Stephanie Rigg Stephanie Rigg

10 Tips to Heal Your Anxious Attachment Style in Relationships

In this post, I’m sharing 10 tips to start healing an anxious attachment style in your relationship. From learning how to self-soothe to building self-worth and setting healthy boundaries, this is your roadmap to start moving towards a more secure attachment style.

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Why Anxiously Attached People Struggle with Break-Ups
Stephanie Rigg Stephanie Rigg

Why Anxiously Attached People Struggle with Break-Ups

If you’re someone with anxious attachment patterns, you probably don’t need me to tell you that break-ups are rough. In this article, I’m sharing why those with an anxious attachment style have such a hard time with break-ups, and how you can best support yourself to move through this period with grace, care and self-trust.

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5 Ways to Support an Avoidant Partner
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5 Ways to Support an Avoidant Partner

If you’ve ever asked questions like “How can I get my avoidant partner to open up?”, this one’s for you. I’m sharing 5 ways to support your avoidant partner to feel safer and more secure in your relationship.

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Anxious Attachment, Conflict & Communication
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Anxious Attachment, Conflict & Communication

In this post, we’ll unpack some of the reasons why anxiously attached people struggle with communicating their needs, how that can lead to conflict, and the shifts you can make to approach communication and conflict in a healthier, more secure way.

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