THIS Happens When An Avoidant Is the One BROKEN Up With! | Can This Be Fixed

2024-09-09

In this episode of Can This Be Fixed?, hosts Thais Gibson and Mike Di Zio dive deep into the complexities of attachment styles, offering personal insights and practical advice for anyone navigating relationships. Both former avoidants who have worked hard to become securely attached, Thais and Mike share their own experiences, discussing how they’ve overcome challenges and what they continue to work on.This episode cracks open the quandary of what happens when it is the avoidant attachment style who is on the receiving end of a breakup. Thais and Mike also a...

This episode cracks open the quandary of what happens when it is the avoidant attachment style who is on the receiving end of a breakup. Thais and Mike also answers viewer questions such as how to respond to breakups initiated by a secure partner as well as confronting dismissive avoidants on their white lies. Whether you're trying to understand yourself or a loved one better, this episode provides valuable tools and perspectives to help you on your path.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:29 - Topics for Discussion

00:02:53 - Mike Shares His Experience with Processing Breakups

00:04:31 - Reflecting On Distracting/Avoiding Oneself

00:05:59 - Timeframes From Breakup

00:11:11 - Behaviors Following a More Painful Breakup

00:12:42 - Amicable Breakup

00:16:15 - Confronting An Ex Reaching Out

00:19:08 - Deadlines

00:20:17 - Thais Shares from Her Fearful Avoidant Experience

00:23:17 - Distracting Activities for the Fearful Avoidant

00:31:39 - PDS 7-Day Free Trial

00:32:29 - Reddit User Question: How Do DAs Respond to Breakups With a Secure Partner?

00:41:05 - Advice For the Reddit User

00:43:04 - HelloFresh Ad

00:44:31 - Indeed Ad

00:46:23 - Reddit User Question: How Do I confront My DA Boyfriend About Lying To Me?

00:57:19 - Advice For the Reddit User

01:00:39 - Conclusion

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