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Relationships & The Dismissive Avoidant Attachment Style
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What does a relationship look like with a dismissive avoidant partner?
Dismissive avoidant attachment styles often struggle with emotional closeness, vulnerability, and expressing needs, which can create unique relationship challenges. Whether you're in a relationship with a dismissive avoidant or you identify with this attachment style yourself, this episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast explores why dismissive avoidants behave the way they do—and how to navigate these dynamics in a healthy way.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The core childhood experiences that shape dismissive avoidant attachment
✔️ Why dismissive avoidants struggle with emotional connection and communication
✔️ How to support a dismissive avoidant partner without triggering them
✔️ The most effective ways to build trust and closeness over time
✔️ How dismissive avoidants self-soothe—and why they withdraw during conflict
✔️ Key strategies for overcoming avoidance and building a healthier attachment style
If you've ever felt frustrated in a relationship with a dismissive avoidant or struggled with opening up, trusting others, and maintaining deep emotional connections, this episode is for you.
Meet Your Host:
Thais Gibson is the co-founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and a leader in personal development. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and more, Thais has helped thousands transform their relationships and emotional well-being.
Helpful Resources:
💡 Take the Free Attachment Quiz:
📖 Learning Love Book – The guide to healing attachment wounds:
🎙️ More Podcast Episodes:
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Read More on Our Blog:
https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
Follow Us on Social Media:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/
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🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool
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#attachmentstyles #dismissiveavoidant #relationshipadvice #relationshippatterns #attachmenttheory #selfhealing #personaldevelopment #relationshipgoals
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306 episodes
Manage episode 472738884 series 2928089
What does a relationship look like with a dismissive avoidant partner?
Dismissive avoidant attachment styles often struggle with emotional closeness, vulnerability, and expressing needs, which can create unique relationship challenges. Whether you're in a relationship with a dismissive avoidant or you identify with this attachment style yourself, this episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast explores why dismissive avoidants behave the way they do—and how to navigate these dynamics in a healthy way.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The core childhood experiences that shape dismissive avoidant attachment
✔️ Why dismissive avoidants struggle with emotional connection and communication
✔️ How to support a dismissive avoidant partner without triggering them
✔️ The most effective ways to build trust and closeness over time
✔️ How dismissive avoidants self-soothe—and why they withdraw during conflict
✔️ Key strategies for overcoming avoidance and building a healthier attachment style
If you've ever felt frustrated in a relationship with a dismissive avoidant or struggled with opening up, trusting others, and maintaining deep emotional connections, this episode is for you.
Meet Your Host:
Thais Gibson is the co-founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and a leader in personal development. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and more, Thais has helped thousands transform their relationships and emotional well-being.
Helpful Resources:
💡 Take the Free Attachment Quiz:
📖 Learning Love Book – The guide to healing attachment wounds:
🎙️ More Podcast Episodes:
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Read More on Our Blog:
https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
Follow Us on Social Media:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool
Podcast Sponsors:
💧 AquaTru – Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier today! Visit AquaTru.com and use code 'THAIS' at checkout.
💰 Rocket Money – Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster: RocketMoney.com/THAIS
💼 Indeed – Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility: Indeed.com/THAIS
🌬️ AirDoctor – Get UP TO $300 off air purifiers: airdoctorpro.com and use promo code 'THAIS'
🧠 Headway – Visit makeheadway.com/thais for fun & easy personal growth!
🛡️ NordVPN – Try NordVPN risk-free at nordvpn.com/gibson with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
#attachmentstyles #dismissiveavoidant #relationshipadvice #relationshippatterns #attachmenttheory #selfhealing #personaldevelopment #relationshipgoals
Love this episode?
If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps us continue to provide insightful content to help you on your personal development journey. 💙
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