Gavin Is Always Anxious and on Edge When His Girlfriend

question 166

True/False

Gavin is always anxious and on edge when his girlfriend is away working the late shift. When she returns, he craves reassurance from her, but sometimes drives her away by expressing his insecurity about their relationship. In Ainsworth's terms, Gavin has an avoidant attachment style.

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