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#781 - Connor Beaton - What Is Your Attachment Style & How To Fix It
Modern Wisdom
Dealing with Avoidant Partners: How to Encourage Them to Lean In
It is crucial to understand that an avoidant person needs to willingly choose to lean in, open up, and take the risk for a relationship to flourish. Trying to force or change an avoidant person's behavior can lead to further withdrawal. To encourage an avoidant partner to engage, it is important to have an open conversation about their willingness to maintain connection and face their fears. If the avoidant partner is not ready to confront their discomfort or fear of connection, there is little that their partner can do to change the situation. In a relationship with an avoidant person, it is vital for the partner to recognize when their efforts may be fruitless and to avoid taking on an overwhelming sense of responsibility for the avoidant partner's actions.
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