Brian has had many girlfriends in his life, mostly because he feels unable to comfortably commit to any one person. As soon as a relationship begins to get serious, he feels trapped and puts up barriers to his partner. His girlfriends always want him to make a bigger commitment than he is comfortable making. Brian's attachment style is best described as __________.
A) secure
B) avoidant
C) anxious
D) insecure

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Brian's behavior of putting up barriers and feeling trapped when a relationship becomes serious are common traits of an avoidant attachment style. This attachment style is characterized by the tendency to avoid emotional closeness and commitment in relationships.

Brian Has Had Many Girlfriends in His Life, Mostly Because