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On Attachment — #272: How to Talk to Your Partner About Their Avoidant Attachment (Ask Steph)
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#272: How to Talk to Your Partner About Their Avoidant Attachment (Ask Steph)

On Attachment · 272

Access the replay for the Anxious Attachment Protest Behaviour workshop In today's Ask Steph episode, I'm answering the question of: "How do I talk to my partner about their avoidant attachment without them feeling labelled?" I share some thoughts on how best to approach this, and what isn't likely to land well.

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Stephanie, It’s rare to see guidance that treats avoidant attachment not as a flaw to be “fixed,” but as a protective strategy that is shaped by experience. What stood out for me in your video is the way you reframe the conversation: not as…

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They are not received well because they are typically emotionally unavailable.

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55yr old male, 3 long term relationships. I delve into psychology after each fails. Latest ; kicked 14yr partner out for the second time after explaining what wasn't working in my words every month for 14yrs. Labeled myself anxious & her av…

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Can you please help with healthy comm. Skills? I lost my DA to it and cant stop grieving the loss. Any rexlcommendation is appreciated.

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