The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle What to Do When You Feel Like Running Away
Jan 15, 2025
The podcast dives deep into the emotional rollercoaster of pursuing unavailable partners, revealing the freedom and grief tied to such choices. It highlights how this avoidant behavior stems from past trauma, particularly childhood neglect. The conversation emphasizes the need for genuine connections while navigating the complexities of romantic relationships. Listeners are encouraged to value friendship as the foundation for love and embrace vulnerability, showing how support systems can help in managing intense emotions.
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Avoidance in Relationships
- Pursuing unavailable partners is actually a form of avoidance.
- The grief from unrequited love can mask the fear of real commitment.
Remy's Story
- Remy pursued avoidant partners for years, including one who explicitly stated his disinterest in commitment early on.
- Despite having a close friend, Matthias, who loved her, Remy chose to chase unavailable men.
Advice for Remy
- Don't rush into living together; maintain separate spaces to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
- Find additional support, like a therapist or friend, to process your feelings and work through avoidance patterns.
