in response to those thoughts, which may or may not be founded in some truth, a person coping with this fear of abandonment may become clingy, insecure, jealous, emotionally manipulative, or even controlling. but without that emotional attunement and safety early in life, a person could develop one of three insecure attachment styles—anxious, avoidant, or disorganized—all of which have abandonment and trust issues at the root. unfortunately, having an insecure attachment style, in particular, can be harmful enough to trigger …

sometimes, what might look and feel like emotional abandonment to you is actually your loved one needing space or not knowing how to help. everyone has a different tolerance level to what they can handle at a time. for example, people might be unable to meet your emotional needs because they’re busy with work or other responsibilities, says mcmahon. for example: if you’d like to talk with your loved one about them not meeting your emotional needs, it may help …

the first step may be to get to the root of your fear of being abandoned and gain a deeper understanding of yourself that helps you form secure and meaningful connections with others. if fear of abandonment plays a big role in your life or the life of a loved one, it can show up in how you manage your emotions and behaviors. when fear of abandonment overlaps with a personality disorder, your relationships might be more severely affected. childhood …

do you find it hard or even impossible to trust others? abandonment issues mean that deep down, you lack confidence that others can love and accept you. a hidden part of you believes you aren’t really good enough to be loved anyway. that it’s dangerous to let someone see the real you when all they will do is leave you and hurt you. not even a bad breakup would be the cause. perhaps your main caregiver was unreliable, or gave …

fear of abandonment is sometimes referred to as abandonment issues and is usually rooted in an event from your past – and it can make it difficult to commit to and trust others in a relationship. while we often think of fear of abandonment manifesting in romantic relationships, lindsay says that this can also be experienced with a parent or friend, as well as a partner. fear of abandonment is usually rooted in a traumatic experience, often to do with …