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ManTalks Podcast

A Man's Guide To Dating An Anxious Person

May 16, 2024
Tips on dating someone with anxiety, identifying your role in the dynamic, signs of anxiety in a partner, showing empathy, taking responsibility and regulating emotions, not personalizing panic, staying in the present moment, and supporting an anxious partner with compassion and understanding
29:50

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Quick takeaways

  • Recognize over-functioning and under-functioning dynamics in relationships with anxious partners for better understanding and support.
  • Avoid trying to fix or solve your partner's anxiety; focus on regulating together and creating a supportive environment.

Deep dives

Understanding the Over-Functioning and Under-Functioning Dynamics in Relationships with Anxious Partners

An important aspect of dealing with a partner who has anxiety is recognizing the over-functioning and under-functioning dynamics that can exist in relationships. People with anxiety may either over-function by trying to control everything, or under-function by becoming overwhelmed and avoiding responsibilities. Identifying these roles in the relationship is crucial to understanding and addressing the impact of anxiety.

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