The Thais Gibson Podcast

What Happens When A Dismissive Avoidant Attachment Style Realizes They’ve Lost You?

Jun 6, 2024

Delving into how Dismissive Avoidant individuals cope with breakups, their fear of commitment from childhood neglect, emotional distancing, longing for connection, challenges post-breakup, benefits of self-healing strategies, and program offerings for healing and personal growth.

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Quick takeaways

Dismissive Avoidants may initially feel relief after a breakup but can later start missing the security and support provided by their partner.

Individuals with a Dismissive Avoidant attachment style may employ coping mechanisms like numbing emotions and self-reassurance to avoid vulnerability and intimacy in relationships.

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Dismissing Attachment Style and Breakups

Individuals with dismissing attachment styles may take time to realize the loss of a partner due to their fear of commitment stemming from past neglect in childhood. They associate safety with independence and may hyper-focus on needing space. After a breakup, they may initially experience relief by distancing themselves emotionally. However, over time, they may start missing the security and support the partner provided, leading to a period of reflection and longing for what was lost.

Intro

8min

Exploring Benefits of a Program and Communication Patterns of Dismissive Avoidant Attachment Style

2min

Navigating Self-Healing After a Breakup with a Dismissive Avoidant Attachment Style

4min

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