Understanding The Dismissive-Avoidant Partner

<p>Connect with fellow survivors and access free resources: <a href="https://linktr.ee/lifeisloveschool">https://linktr.ee/lifeisloveschool</a><br> <br> The dismissive-avoidant is one of the most misunderstood attachment styles. A dismissive-avoidant often show up in relationships as someone who:</p> <ul> <li>Prefers keeping the connection on the surface-level</li> <li>Focuses on sexual intimacy but avoids emotional closeness</li> <li>Runs "hot and cold" with their affection</li> <li>Pulls away when someone starts getting close</li> <li>Resists vulnerability — comes off as ultra independent and emotionally invincible</li> <li>May actively sabotage the relationships when things are going well</li> </ul> <p>Many people believe that dismissive-avoidants cannot connect, do not want intimacy, and do not feel pain when a relationship ends. Some even go as far as calling dismissive-avoidants insensitive jerks or equate them with being a narcissist.</p> <p>However, these characterizations could not be further from the truth.</p> <p>In this episode, I will dispel the misunderstandings by taking you into the world of the dismissive-avoidant — their childhood, what shaped their relationship view, and their inner voices — so you can get to know them on a deeper level.</p> <p>Understanding them helps you not only avoid unnecessary relationship pain but dramatically increases your odds of connecting with them in a meaningful way that brings them closer.</p> <p>If you have a dismissive-avoidant in your life that you would like to connect with, this is an episode you do not want to miss.</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/life-is-love-school/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/life-is-love-school/support</a>