Let’s Get Vulnerable: Relationship and Dating Advice EP 583: Inside the Mind of the Avoidantly Attached Partner (and How They Can Heal)
Sep 29, 2025
Dive into the complex world of avoidant attachment, where intimacy feels like a threat. Discover why avoidantly attached partners distance themselves and how this misinterpretation often leads to stigma. Learn that healing is not only possible but essential for building secure relationships. Gain practical steps for emotional regulation and reconnecting with inner feelings. Dr. Morgan emphasizes the joy of secure attachments and the transformation they can bring to everyday life, validating that pursuing healing is truly worth it.
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Attachment Is For Understanding Not Judgement
- Avoidant attachment should be used to understand behaviors, not to label or judge people.
- Understanding attachment provides clarity and a path to healing.
Distance Often Masks Self-Protection
- Avoidant behaviors often protect a person rather than indicate lack of care.
- Distancing is frequently a subconscious self-protection strategy, not deliberate sabotage.
Intimacy Feels Like Danger To Avoidants
- For avoidant people, intimacy can trigger the body to sense danger and risk.
- They often perceive closeness as loss of self and primarily see negatives, not rewards.
