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Redemptive Living Radio
#25: Understanding Acting In and Gaslighting
Nov 19, 2021
The podcast discusses Acting In and Gaslighting, exploring how they relate to intimacy aversion and self-preservation. They differentiate between the motivations behind these behaviors and highlight the emotional damage they can cause. The hosts also touch on avoidance and stonewalling in relationships. Additionally, they delve into intimacy aversion versus intimacy anorexia, and how acting in relates to shame and self-preservation.
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- Acting In and Intimacy Aversion are common dynamics in relationships, serving as self-preservation mechanisms to protect oneself emotionally from pain and shame.
- Gaslighting differs from Intimacy Aversion in terms of motivation, with gaslighting involving manipulation to make someone feel crazy, while Intimacy Aversion focuses on self-protection and mitigating shame and pain.
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Overview of Acting In and Intimacy Aversion
Acting In and Intimacy Aversion are two terms used interchangeably to describe behaviors that block intimacy with God, self, and others. While some people may label Intimacy Aversion as gaslighting, there is a distinction between the two. Acting In and Intimacy Aversion are part of the human condition and serve as a self-preservation mechanism to protect oneself emotionally from pain and shame. These behaviors can manifest in various ways, such as hiding, avoiding conversations, withholding love, blame shifting, and criticizing. It is essential to understand that Acting In and Intimacy Aversion are not disorders, but rather common dynamics in relationships that require character development and healing.
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