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Inside the Mind of Avoidant Men (How It Shapes Relationships) | E22 | I Wish You Knew Podcast

Apr 5, 2024

Andrey Korikov, CEO & co-founder of Veritas Creative Media, joins the podcast to discuss avoidant attachment. Topics include societal pressures on avoidants, manipulative tactics they use, impact on mental health, overcoming fear of intimacy, and real stories of breaking free. The conversation challenges beliefs on intimacy and encourages deeper connections.

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Quick takeaways

Avoidant men struggle with expressing love due to societal pressures and personal traumas.

Manipulative tactics are used by avoidants to control relationships and avoid intimacy.

Overcoming fear of intimacy is essential for creating strong, healthy relationships.

Deep dives

Avoidant Attachment and Love Signals

Avoidant men struggle to recognize love signals. The podcast delves into how avoidant men can decipher whether they are truly loved, focusing on their unique characteristics and relationship patterns. It highlights the challenges avoidant men face in expressing love and discusses the importance of understanding their behavior and emotional responses.

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Complexities of Avoidant Men in Relationships

4min

Navigating Avoidant Attachment in Men

14min

Navigating Trust and Surrender in Relationships

11min

Understanding Avoidant Behavior in Relationships

24min

Navigating Avoidant Behaviors and Building Healthier Attachments

13min

Understanding Avoidant Men's Behavioral Patterns in Relationships and the Path to Overcoming Avoidance

5min

Building a Framework for Trust in Relationships

4min

Engaging in Open Debates for Relationship Growth and Success

4min

🎙️ In this episode of the "I Wish You Knew" podcast, host Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, teams up with Andrey Korikov, CEO & co-founder of Veritas Creative Media, to dive deep into the how and why of avoidant attachment.

No stone is left unturned in this eye-opening exploration. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion that mixes expert advice with real-life stories, exploring the complexities of avoidant behavior, its origin, and its impact on relationships.

This episode poses a thought-provoking question: How do we build genuine and caring connections in a world where emotional walls seem to be the norm and emotional closeness is shunned?

✨ Key Moments to Tune In For:

👉 Why societal pressures and personal traumas can make it tough for avoidants to be close to others.

👉 The manipulative tactics used by avoidants to control relationships and keep intimacy at bay.

👉 The shocking, devastating toll avoidant attachment takes on mental health and overall well-being.

👉 How to overcome fear of intimacy and create strong, healthy relationships.

👉 Real stories of people breaking free from avoidant patterns, embracing vulnerability, and finding profound connection and love.

Get ready for an engaging conversation that challenges conventional beliefs about love and intimacy, and encourages listeners to develop deeper, more meaningful relationships. 🎧

If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably love our episode titled The Hidden Impact of Childhood Attachment on Your Love Life:

https://youtu.be/a3Y6fpWJmaw?feature=shared

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