Have you ever felt like you care too much in relationships—only to end up feeling not quite enough? You love deeply, you show up fully, and still… there’s a pit in your stomach when they don’t text back. You replay conversations, scan for rejection, and wonder, “Is it me?” If that sounds familiar, this article is for you.
How a Burnt-Out Anxiously Attached Spouse Ends Up in an Emotional Affair
Relationships thrive on emotional connection, validation, and intimacy. But when those needs go unmet—especially for someone with an anxious attachment style—their longing for closeness can lead them down an unexpected and painful path.
Unlike avoidantly attached partners who cope with distance by withdrawing, anxiously attached individuals react by intensifying their efforts to connect.
When those repeated attempts fail, they may unknowingly shift their emotional energy elsewhere, making them particularly vulnerable to emotional affairs.