9 Brutal Truths From Her... Can This Avoidant Man Handle It?
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Intro
Adam introduces the episode format and welcomes Kimmy back to confront nine relationship challenges with an avoidant man, setting expectations.
What happens when an avoidant man is confronted with the emotional truths his partner has been holding back?
In this episode, Adam invites a couple to face nine brutally honest relationship challenges. The conversation dives into emotional shutdowns, loyalty issues, and the impact of childhood wounds — revealing what avoidance looks like when love and vulnerability collide.
✨Topics Covered:
👉 The avoidant partner’s emotional response to jealousy and control
👉 Why loyalty is the most important value for avoidant men
👉 How childhood trauma shapes attachment and defensiveness
👉 The fiancée’s honest feedback and hopes for their relationship
👉 Adam’s therapeutic approach to reframing criticism as care
👉 The meaning of emotional safety and repair in avoidant dynamics
👉 Insights into building trust after past betrayal
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