The Thais Gibson Podcast

Top 10 Signs You Have a Dismissive Avoidant Attachment Style

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May 7, 2025
Dive into the complexities of dismissive avoidant attachment styles. Discover why some individuals shy away from emotional intimacy and conflict. Uncover the roots of these behaviors, often tied to childhood experiences, and how they affect relationships. Learn about the subconscious fears and shame that drive these patterns. Plus, explore practical steps for reprogramming attachment styles for healthier connections. If you've ever felt uncomfortable with vulnerability, this discussion offers vital insights into fostering emotional presence.
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Dismissive Avoidant Fear Vulnerability

  • Dismissive avoidants subconsciously fear vulnerability and see it as weakness or shameful.
  • This fear stems from childhood conditioning with emotional neglect and shaming of vulnerability.
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Escape Emotions via Distraction

  • Dismissive avoidants often escape feelings through distraction as a subconscious strategy.
  • Their emotional neglect upbringing triggers chronic feeling of unsafety fueling avoidance of emotions.
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Conflict Feared as Unsafe

  • Dismissive avoidants generally dislike conflict and avoid it to prevent dysregulation.
  • Their core wound "I am unsafe" makes conflict feel threatening and uncomfortable.
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