Ugh. As the partner being… “tested”, this breeds resentment in the long term.

zes the…ith preoccupied attachment, since the avoidant partner (or “distancer”) tries to never need anyone. Generally, this partner tries to consciously or subconsciously “test” the other partner, to prove to themselves that their partner in fact prioritizes them over all else.
Knowing That Your Partner Would Do Anything For You
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Andy Spears
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Mar 27, 2023
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Ugh. As the partner being… “tested”, this breeds resentment in the long term. The partner you idolize or think is amazing … you can’t make them believe in themselves.
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Writer and policy advocate living in Nashville, TN —Public Policy Ph.D. — writes on education policy, consumer affairs, and more . . .
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