Devaluing your partner
when things become too close is very
typical of people with an
avoidant attachment style and is used as a way to create emotional
distance.
When our partner is unable to meet our basic attachment needs, we experience a chronic sense of disquiet and tension
that leaves us more exposed to various ailments. Not only is our
emotional well-being sacrificed when we are in a romantic partnership with someone who doesn't provide a secure base, but so is our physical health
It seems, then, that our partners powerfully affect our ability
to thrive in the world. There is no way around that. Not only do
they influence how we feel about ourselves but also the degree
to which we believe in ourselves and whether we will attempt to
achieve our hopes and dreams. Having a partner who fulfills our
hopes and feels comfortable acting
intrinsic attachment needs and feels comfortable as a secure
base and safe haven can help us remain emotionally and physically
healthier and live longer.Having a partner who is inconsistently available or supportive can be a truly demoralising and debilitating experience that can literally stunt our growth and stymie our health.