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Are relationships, as you perceive them, clear as mud? Do you or someone dear experience a pullback just as a relationship starts to deepen? If your answer is yes, you’re not facing a mere emotional quirk. It’s a deep-seated behavioral pattern called "Avoidant Attachment." "Close Yet Apart" is not just another book. It’s an introspective expedition into the maze of human attachment. Penned after meticulous research, this guide aims to bridge the gap between academic jargon and everyday experiences. Inside, you'll find: The Science and Soul of Attachment: From the intricate workings of...

Attention all who yearn for a deeper understanding of the intricate dance of human relationships: Do you often find yourself oscillating between the urge for closeness and the impulse to retreat? Are you constantly navigating a maze of unpredictable emotions and attachments? You're not alone. In the heart of these perplexing dynamics lie the mechanisms of attachment, and this book meticulously breaks down the pivotal role they play. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll discover: The very fabric of attachment, starting from the cradle to the complexities of adult life. Real-life stories ...

Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity, yet many of us give it away too easily, too anxiously. If your emotions and relationships feel like a delicate dance of closeness followed by doubt, then "Close Yet Uncertain" may well be the compass you’ve been searching for. Are you familiar with the grip of an emotion so powerful, it feels like a tightrope walk between heartbeats? If you’ve ever felt that your relationships are governed by a fear of distance, both emotional and physical, you might be caught in the web of anxious attachment. "Close Yet Uncertain" doesn’t merely ...

Four authors. Sixteen short stories. Treasure Valley originals. PASSAGEWAYS stories are as varied as the authors, who met in a writers group hosted by an Idaho indie bookstore. From tales of spies and trains and John Wayne, to monks, magic and marriage, readers will be entertained, challenged and inspired by individuals transitioning through the passageways of life.