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Anxious attachment

Anxious attachment, also known as preoccupied attachment, is an interpersonal pattern marked by a heightened sensitivity to rejection, intense desire for closeness, and preoccupation with

Attachment theory

Attachment theory is a psychological and ethological framework that explains how humans form emotional bonds and how these bonds influence behavior across the lifespan. Originally

Avoidant attachment

Avoidant attachment, also known as dismissive-avoidant attachment, is characterized by emotional distancing, discomfort with closeness, and a strong preference for independence over intimacy. Individuals with

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex psychiatric condition characterized by pervasive patterns of emotional instability, interpersonal dysfunction, identity disturbance, and impulsive behaviors. Technically, it

Breadcrumbing

Breadcrumbing is a modern dating behavior characterized by sending intermittent, minimal, or ambiguous signals of romantic or sexual interest, such as occasional texts, social media

Catfishing

Catfishing is the deceptive act of creating a false identity online to mislead others, often with the intention of forming romantic relationships, manipulating emotions, or

Dating pool

The dating pool refers to the collective group of individuals who are considered potential romantic or sexual partners within a given context. This pool is

Dismissive attachment

Dismissive attachment is a subtype of avoidant attachment style characterized by emotional distancing, self-reliance, and discomfort with closeness. Individuals with this attachment pattern often downplay

Dopamine

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter or a chemical messenger, that plays a critical role in regulating motivation, reward, pleasure, attention, movement, mood, and learning. As a

Emotional Availability

Emotional availability refers to the capacity to form, sustain, and deepen healthy emotional connections with others. It encompasses openness to sharing one’s feelings, the ability