Andre really believes in himself and does not suffer much in the way of social anxiety. Yet, he has a hard time trusting his girlfriend (even though she has given him no reason for this). His girlfriend feels frustrated with the relationship, because Andre seems so aloof and far away. Andre probably has a ____ attachment style.

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Andre's behavior suggests a dismissing avoidant attachment style, characterized by high self-esteem and a strong sense of independence, often at the expense of close relationships. His difficulty in trusting his girlfriend and emotional aloofness are indicative of this attachment style.

Andre Really Believes in Himself and Does Not Suffer Much