Hi Crystal Blue,
There is absolutely no [one size fits all] box that fits everyone perfectly when it comes to diagnosis (as I am sure you know from your career in nursing). You can absolutely be married and have AvPD. All humans crave intimacy and closeness and companionship; having AvPD does not take away from the fact that you are a human with needs. And just for the sake of crushing potential thought processes - it is GOOD that you were married! 
Is there any way you can find out if you were diagnosed with PTSD? Seems you're not sure. Personality disorders have been known to stem from abuse / trauma. Perhaps you have PTSD from your years of nursing? That is also quite common.
Thanks,
HD7970ghz
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Last edited by HD7970GHZ; Oct 21, 2017 at 08:41 PM.
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