You’ve met him—the guy who exudes a certain bravado, but something feels off. Beneath the surface, there's a patchwork of insecurities stitched together with social bravado and emotional camouflage.

Insecurity refers to a lingering feeling that you can’t count on your loved one: that somehow you will be let down, rejected, or abandoned. Insecurity is a dynamic force that drives behavior in both ...