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In an anxious-avoidant relationship, both members of the couple need to find a way to feel less threatened, get less activated/deactivated, and get out of the danger zone.

Insecure individuals reported decreasing levels of all three [satisfaction, commitment, and trust] over the same four months.

As a person’s attachment style gradually changes toward greater security, he or she behaves more constructively in relationships and even enjoys better mental and physical health.

The clearest and most decisive clue that Bella is secure is the fact that she coached Mark in bed.

I’m waiting for him to set the pace because I don’t want to seem too eager.

He was very excited about her, but after they got close, he started noticing little things about her that turned him off.

I want to make sure I do everything right. I can’t afford to make any mistakes.

If she leaves me, she’ll turn into a great partner—for someone else.

I just ended my relationship with Amanda. I’m very disappointed, but I know that I could never have spent my life with her.

Grace wanted to rent a bigger place instead, where they could both start on equal footing. But Sam refused; he loved his little apartment.