People with avoidant attachment are biologically more sensitive and are easily overwhelmed physiologically. Research has shown that young children with this style have higher abnormal cortisol rates — the behavior is an attempt to regulate the body. Most of the time, since we are so disconnected, we don’t understand what is happening. Avoidant types do better with activities and physical intimacy because it downshift the nervous system. If you want intimacy with an avoidant — go do an activity.