ManTalks Podcast The Key To Dating An Avoidant Woman
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Sep 12, 2024 Explore the intriguing dynamics of dating women with avoidant attachment styles. Discover why these women often attract savior-oriented men and how to communicate needs effectively. Learn practical tactics for fostering deeper connections, including welcoming conflict and shifting from self-protection to intimacy. Both men and women will find strategies to enhance clarity and appreciation in their relationships. This discussion is packed with insightful advice for navigating the complexities of love.
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Avoidant Women's Protection Strategy
- Avoidant women aren't damaged; they use a protection strategy learned in childhood.
- This involves prioritizing self-protection and self-strategies over relational connection.
Origins of Avoidance
- Avoidant women learned early on that expressing needs led to hurt, punishment, or criticism.
- This often stems from challenging relationships with fathers, marked by inconsistency or control.
Communicate Needs Incrementally
- Women should communicate their needs, starting with small, non-threatening ones.
- Incrementally increase the vulnerability of shared needs, like starting with date night preferences.