Figure 1.

Hypothesized model.

Note. Bold lines indicate hypothesized paths. We hypothesized one person’s personality disorder severity would be associated their own and their partner’s attachment anxiety and avoidance. We then hypothesized one person’s attachment anxiety would be associated with their own greater demands and withdrawal, and their partner’s greater degree of withdrawal. Finally, we anticipated one person’s withdrawal would be associated with their own and their partner’s reduced relationship satisfaction. PD severity = personality disorder severity.