I forgot to add some background context: I'm a freshman in college and I've only made one friend. I have a really hard time forming connections and trusting most of my peers. However, the few people I do trust I get overly attached to. I have no major problems with my family and I have a great relationship with my one best friend.
I looked up adult attachment styles and identify with the avoidant attachment style when meeting new people. I find that I'd rather avoid a relationship at all than face the pain of rejection. I also have social anxiety, so this of course doesn't help me make friends.
As a child, I grew up with a loving mother and father and a good family atmosphere. I just don't understand how I could have such extreme trust issues when I have had such a great family.
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