Per your request—Here’s an attachment style assessment on Nick and Annie from Love Is Blind USA (Season 9).Disclaimer: This isn’t a formal diagnosis. It’s simply an example of attachment style dynamics.Though Nick is speaking calmly and trying to reassure Annie of his interest in the best way he knows how, there’s clear emotional misattunement. His words aren’t emotionally anchored (they lack depth, empathy, and the kind of emotional presence that would help her nervous system feel safe). This misattunement may speak to his avoidant tendencies or a general blind spot in emotional awareness.**And to be fair, there can be many reasons someone might appear oblivious or emotionally misattuned. Attachment is only one aspect of behavior.**This perceived disconnect causes Annie to deactivate—Pushing him away by asserting her independence (“I don’t need you”). This is then followed by a protest behavior, where she swings back toward seeking connection (expressing frustration and testing whether he’ll fight for her). These mixed messages reflect the hallmark of fearful avoidant attachment, where the person both fears losing connection (anxious) and fears being vulnerable within it (avoidant).Attachment Resources:Free Attachment Style QuizLet’s Talk Attachments Podcast1:1 Attachment Coaching*Link in bio

Per your request—Here’s an attachment style assessment on Nick and Annie from Love Is Blind USA (Season 9).Disclaimer: This isn’t a formal diagnosis. It’s simply an example of attachment style dynamics.Though Nick is speaking calmly and trying to reassure Annie of his interest in the best way he knows how, there’s clear emotional misattunement. His words aren’t emotionally anchored (they lack depth, empathy, and the kind of emotional presence that would help her nervous system feel safe). This misattunement may speak to his avoidant tendencies or a general blind spot in emotional awareness.**And to be fair, there can be many reasons someone might appear oblivious or emotionally misattuned. Attachment is only one aspect of behavior.**This perceived disconnect causes Annie to deactivate—Pushing him away by asserting her independence (“I don’t need you”). This is then followed by a protest behavior, where she swings back toward seeking connection (expressing frustration and testing whether he’ll fight for her). These mixed messages reflect the hallmark of fearful avoidant attachment, where the person both fears losing connection (anxious) and fears being vulnerable within it (avoidant).Attachment Resources:Free Attachment Style QuizLet’s Talk Attachments Podcast1:1 Attachment Coaching*Link in bio

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