Reduced mirror-neuron activation doesn’t mean someone is “bad” — it means their brain processes emotional signals differently.Below is a fuller breakdown of how this happens and why. 1. Avoidant Attachment Styles People with avoidant attachment learned early that emotional closeness felt unsafe or overwhelming. Brain mechanisms: The amygdala becomes triggered by intimacy rather than by separation. The prefrontal cortex learns… Read More Neuroscience Behind Reduced Mirror-Neuron Activity (Expanded)

1. The Closed-Off Partner – Emotional Walls Psychology: People who continually “build walls” often have attachment injuries or avoidant attachment patterns. They may fear intimacy, vulnerability, or loss of autonomy. Behaviourally: They push others away even when love exists, as a form of self-protection. Neuroscience: The amygdala (threat detector) interprets closeness as potential danger. Every approach from a partner triggers a stress response,… Read More Neuroscience and Psychology Behind “Walls” and Letting Go