How does a dismissive avoidant act?

Someone who has a dismissive-avoidant attachment style often sees themselves as independent and able to “go it alone.” They often maintain strict boundaries, can be emotionally distant, and have a hard time opening up to their partners or making and keeping close friendships.

What do dismissive Avoidants want?

This is the #1 characteristic of someone with a dismissive avoidant attachment style. They don’t want to depend on you and they don’t want you to depend on them. They want their freedom and independence and want (or at least think that they want) you to be the same way. A tendency to avoid displays of feelings.

How to deal with a dismissive avoidant attachment style?

To a person with a dismissive avoidant attachment style, putting a romantic relationship first is likely to make it too intense and more important in their lives than they want it to be, so they prioritize it lower than something else, like work or favorite hobbies. Deliberately aggravating a partner so the partner won’t want to get too close.

What is avoidant attachment disorder?

It exists usually as a compensation for low self-esteem and feelings of self-hatred. According to adult attachment experts, Phil Shaver and Mario Mikulincer, avoidant partners often react angrily to perceived slights or other threats to their self-esteem, for example, whenever the other person fails to support or affirm their inflated self-image.

Is disrespectful avoidant attachment a form of narcissism?

But don’t let the dismissive avoidant attachment style fool you. Even though those with dismissive avoidant attachment can look fiercely independent (even to the point of narcissism), their problems frequently stem from low self-esteem just like someone with an anxious attachment.

What does disrespectful attachment style look like?

Adults with the dismissive / avoidant attachment style seem to be pretty happy about who they are and where they are. They might be very social, easy-going, and fun to be around. In addition, these individuals might have a lot of friends and/or sexual partners. Generally speaking, they are not alone or lonely.