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A person expresses a strong desire for close, intimate relationships, but when they begin to get close to a partner, they become intensely anxious and pull away. They worry that they will inevitably be hurt, but also feel that they are not worthy of love and affection. This internal conflict often leads them to sabotage the relationship to avoid potential rejection. Which attachment pattern does this behavior most closely represent?
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A person expresses a strong desire for close, intimate relationships, but when they begin to get close to a partner, they become intensely anxious and pull away. They worry that they will inevitably be hurt, but also feel that they are not worthy of love and affection. This internal conflict often leads them to sabotage the relationship to avoid potential rejection. Which attachment pattern does this behavior most closely represent?