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In this insightful episode, we delve into the five common protest behaviors displayed by dismissive avoidant attachment styles, offering listeners practical strategies for healthier communication and deeper understanding.
Join us as we break down stonewalling, emotional withdrawal, flaw-finding, numbing out, and relationship-threatening behaviors, exploring their root causes and effective ways to address them.
Whether you're a dismissive avoidant, in a relationship with one, or simply curious about attachment theory, this episode provides essential tools to navigate and improve these dynamics.
Don't miss our tips for co-regulation and fostering meaningful connections.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - 1 — Stonewalling
01:55 - Why Do DA’s Stonewall?
05:56 - Core Themes in DA's and Stonewalling
11:07 - How to Communicate Healthily
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15:37 - 2 — Threatening to End the Relationship
16:53 - Changing Your Persona vs Adjusting a Behavior
18:12 - Do They Actually Want to Leave the Relationship?
20:40 - If You're on the Receiving End
28:17 - Rocket Money
30:09 - 3 — Withdrawing When Emotionally Overwhelmed
36:05 - DAs and Co-Regulation
40:54 - 4 — Blaming, Deflecting, and Flaw-Finding
43:31 - Flaw-Finding Stories
53:35 - 5 — Numbing Out and Soothing Through External Comforts
59:31 - Conclusion
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