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Fearful-Avoidant attachment

Fearful-avoidant attachment, also known as disorganized attachment, is a style marked by a deep conflict between the desire for intimacy and fear of getting close.

First Impression Bias

First Impression Bias refers to the cognitive tendency to place disproportionate weight on an individual’s initial behavior, appearance, or information when forming judgments, often at

Friends with benefits (FWB)

Friends with Benefits (FWB) refers to a relationship dynamic in which two individuals engage in regular sexual activity while maintaining a platonic friendship. Unlike romantic

Ghosting

Ghosting is the act of abruptly ending communication with someone—typically in a romantic, dating, or social context—without explanation or closure. It involves the complete withdrawal

Hot and Cold Behavior

Hot and Cold Behavior refers to inconsistent relational patterns in which an individual alternates between displays of warmth, affection, and engagement (“hot”) and periods of

Insecure Attachment

Insecure Attachment refers to a pattern of emotional bonding where individuals experience fear, anxiety, or distrust in close relationships due to inconsistent, neglectful, or traumatic

Internal Working Model

An internal working model is a mental framework formed through early attachment experiences that shapes how individuals perceive themselves, others, and relationships. These models influence

Isolation

Isolation in relational and psychological contexts refers to the experience or deliberate act of separating an individual from social support networks, emotional connections, or community

Jealousy

Jealousy is a complex emotional response triggered when an individual perceives a threat to a valued relationship or social bond. It integrates multiple emotional components,

Kamikaze flirting

Kamikaze Flirting refers to a high-intensity, high-risk style of social and romantic approach characterized by impulsive, bold, and often self-sabotaging expressions of interest. Individuals engaging