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The Sabrina Zohar Show

64: Avoidant attachment, how it shows up in dating and understanding why Avoidants retreat with Ken Reid!

Mar 12, 2024
Exploring avoidant attachment in dating with therapist Ken Reid, understanding retreat triggers in relationships. Differentiating avoidant behavior from rudeness, providing space for individuals with avoidant attachment. Discussing challenges of intimacy and commitment for avoidants, delving into the dynamics of avoidant and narcissistic traits in relationships. Strategies for navigating avoidant behavior, personal growth, and building healthier connections
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  • Avoidant attachment can lead to fear of vulnerability, causing emotional distance in relationships.
  • Mixed avoidant behaviors and narcissistic traits can result in manipulative tendencies and emotional detachment.

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Understanding Avoidant Attachment in Relationships

Avoidant attachment in relationships involves individuals who consciously fear intimacy and commitment while subconsciously fear abandonment and rejection. They may express a desire for love and relationships but struggle when emotional closeness is reached. This internal conflict leads to avoidant behaviors, such as distancing oneself emotionally, doubting compatibility, and creating scenarios of future failure to avoid vulnerability and commitment.

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