Matt loves his partner very much and wants nothing more than to get close to her, but he worries that he will end up getting hurt if he starts to depend on her too much. As a result, he keeps himself at a distance and tries to limit how much intimacy they share. Which one of the following would best characterize Matt's adult attachment style?

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Matt's behavior of wanting closeness but fearing dependency and potential hurt aligns with a fearful-avoidant attachment style, where there is a desire for intimacy but also a fear of getting hurt.

Matt Loves His Partner Very Much and Wants Nothing More