The Avoidant Partner: Why They Pull Away Right When Things Get Good
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The Avoidant Partner: Why They Pull Away Right When Things Get Good
Episode 2 breaks down avoidant attachment — not as coldness or disinterest, but as a learned deactivation system. We look at the research on dismissive vs. fearful avoidant patterns, map the exact moments when deactivation kicks in, and close with one concrete, immediately usable strategy for anyone dating an avoidant — or recognizing this pattern in themselves.
June 10, 2026 · 7:14 AM
Sources
- Mikulincer & Shaver (2016) — Attachment in Adulthood, 2nd Edition
- Fraley, R.C. — A Brief Overview of Adult Attachment Theory and Research
- The Avoidant Therapist — What Mikulincer & Shaver (2016) Taught Us
- Empathi — What Is Dismissive Avoidant Attachment?
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