They don’t rush into things. Last week, we covered the attachment system and needs of the anxious preoccupied attachment style. And the worst of all is that almost 25% of the people on a global scale, in couples or single, tend to have avoidant personalities. It is a mechanism in our brain that is responsible for monitoring and tracking the availability of our partners in our relationships. The dismissive avoidant attachment personality is more common in today’s relationships than we may think. Avoidants make up approximately 25 percent of the population, so the chances of finding and dating one is high. Are you this type of person? dismissive-avoidant attachment fools you into thinking everyone else is the problem [massive rant] ... i have felt ambivalent and anxious about the idea of dating and relationships. 1. This week we are focusing on understanding the needs of the avoidant/dismissive attachment style. While many psychologists claim those with avoidant attachment styles are the most damaging in relationships of the four types, I disagree. Individuals with avoidant attachment style can’t establish close relationships with others. Actually, such people avoid becoming close to anyone and are incapable of maintaining healthy, long-lasting relationships. In fact, I believe dating the right type of avoidant can actually lead to a forever relationship. Are you this type of person? Below are the Top 15 Early Warning Signs You’re Dating Somone Emotionally Unavailable or Love Avoidant. Avoidant: Those with an avoidant attachment style subconsciously suppress their attachment system and have a tendency to push people away when someone gets too close. As I read about this behavior, I started to realize more and more that this could be me , well, at least some of the characteristics. 15 indicators the person you're dating has an avoidant attachment style 1.