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The fear of attachment happens when emotional closeness feels unsafe. People may want connection but feel anxious when relationships become deeper. It is often linked to fear of intimacy or fear of falling in love.
The fear of attachment often develops from past experiences. If closeness once caused pain, rejection, or criticism, the brain learns to protect itself by creating distance in relationships.
Healthy independence means enjoying your own space while staying open to connection. But fear of attachment makes people withdraw when relationships become close. This can create distance even when you care about someone.
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