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Do you feel frustrated by the silent treatment in your relationship? Discover the hidden reasons behind avoidant behavior and learn how to handle it with clarity and compassion.

In today’s episode, Thais Gibson uncovers the real reasons behind the silent treatment used by avoidant attachment styles in relationships. Explore how emotional triggers, fear of vulnerability, and subconscious coping mechanisms contribute to this behavior. Listen now to learn practical tools for navigating these dynamics and fostering healthier communication.

Timestamps

00:00:00 – Introduction: Understanding the Silent Treatment

00:00:16 – What Is the Silent Treatment?

00:01:00 – Why Avoidants Use the Silent Treatment

00:01:30 – Emotional Triggers Behind Stonewalling

00:02:45 – Avoidant Coping Mechanisms Explained

00:03:40 – Healthy vs. Unhealthy Silent Treatment

00:04:20 – Manipulation vs. Emotional Self-Regulation

00:05:10 – How to Differentiate Intentions Behind Silence

00:05:50 – The Role of Emotional Literacy in Avoidants

00:06:30 – Tips for Dealing With the Silent Treatment

00:07:00 – Free Resources for Resolving Conflict

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In this episode, we dive into the unique quirks and challenges of dismissive avoidant attachment styles in relationships, from their unexpected affection for pets over partners to struggles with planning and eye contact. Join our hosts, Thais Gibson and Mike DiZio, as they share personal experiences and expert insights into how these behaviors stem from childhood patterns and how they affect relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners.

We’ll explore actionable strategies for navigating these dynamics, including how to communicate effectively, set boundaries, and foster secure attachment. Whether you're in a relationship with a dismissive avoidant partner or simply curious about attachment theory, this episode offers valuable tips and a deeper understanding of these behaviors.

Tune in for relatable anecdotes, enlightening discussions, and practical advice on building healthier, more connected relationships.

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00:00 - Intro

03:58 - They’re More Affectionate with Animals

09:11 - They Might Seem Selfish

14:30 - They Can Be Frugal

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25:44 - They Don't Like Making Social Plans Ahead of Time

39:18 - They Don't Make a Lot of Eye Contact

42:07 - They Can Seem Aloof or Apathetic

47:03 - They Don't Ask You to Meet Their Needs

54:05 - They May Not Be Present in Conversations

1:36:09 - Conclusion

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Are you questioning whether to continue investing in a relationship with an avoidant partner? Learn the three essential steps to evaluate your situation and make the best decision for your happiness and growth.

In today’s episode, Thais Gibson outlines a step-by-step approach to help you decide whether to stay with or leave an avoidant partner. By setting clear boundaries, focusing on personal growth, and assessing the other person’s willingness to grow, you’ll gain clarity and confidence in your decision. Listen now to discover actionable tools for navigating challenging dynamics and fostering healthier relationships.

Timestamps

00:00:00 – Should You Stay or Leave?

00:00:47 – Signs of Losing Yourself in the Relationship

00:01:12 – The Three-Step Process for Decision-Making

00:02:45 – Key Question: Are They Willing to Do the Work?

00:05:08 – Setting Deadlines for Relationship Investment

00:07:30 – The Importance of Personal Growth During Evaluation

00:09:20 – Recognizing When the Needle Isn’t Moving

00:11:45 – Clarity and Confidence in Your Decision

00:13:50 – Evaluating Healthy Relationship Reciprocity

00:15:00 – Tools to Heal and Rebuild Self-Worth

00:17:45 – Final Thoughts: Leading by Example

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Are you struggling to identify healthy relationship dynamics? Discover the five key traits of a securely attached partner and learn how to spot and nurture these qualities in your relationships.

In today’s episode, Thais Gibson shares how to recognize the key traits of a securely attached partner, including emotional regulation, vulnerability, and the balance between independence and intimacy. Learn practical tools for identifying secure communication styles and fostering interdependence in your relationships. Listen now to discover actionable steps for spotting secure partners and becoming one yourself.

Timestamps

00:00:00 – Introduction: Struggling to Find the Right Partner?

00:00:47 – Why Insecure Attachment Styles Are Common

00:01:12 – Positive Framing in Communication

00:02:45 – Working Through Challenges and Vulnerability

00:03:50 – The Power of Empathy and Emotional Validation

00:05:15 – Setting Boundaries While Validating Emotions

00:06:45 – Balancing Independence and Intimacy: Interdependence

00:08:14 – Avoiding Codependency and Counterdependency

00:10:22 – Self-Soothing vs. Co-Regulating with a Partner

00:12:07 – The Role of Needs in Conflict Resolution

00:14:00 – Final Thoughts: Becoming and Recognizing a Secure Partner

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In this insightful episode, Thais Gibson explores the profound effects of parentification on attachment styles and adult relationships. Learn how being forced into a caregiver role as a child impacts your ability to set boundaries, trust others, and receive love as an adult. Listen now to discover practical tools for healing these patterns and reclaiming emotional freedom in your relationships.

Do you feel burdened by always being the caregiver in your relationships? Discover how parentification affects your emotional health and learn to break free from these patterns to create balanced, fulfilling connections.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction to parentification and its impacts

00:01:30 - The two types of parentification: emotional and instrumental

00:04:50 - How parentification shapes adult attachment styles

00:08:10 - Signs of parentification in childhood

00:11:45 - Why parentification leads to over-giving and burnout

00:15:30 - Emotional patterns formed from unmet childhood needs

00:20:20 - The struggle to trust and accept love as an adult

00:24:00 - Common symptoms of being a parentified child

00:28:15 - Key steps to reprogram beliefs rooted in parentification

00:33:40 - Building balance between care for self and others

00:38:20 - Practical tools to heal and thrive in relationships

00:44:00 - Final insights and next steps for healing

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Struggling to reconnect with a fearful avoidant partner after a fight? Learn the three game-changing steps to rebuild trust, resolve conflict, and bring you closer than ever before.

In this episode, Thais Gibson outlines the three essential steps fearful avoidants need to reconnect after conflict. Discover why validating feelings, offering transparency, and creating preventative strategies are key to rebuilding trust and deepening your bond. Watch now to learn how to transform conflict into a powerful opportunity for connection and lasting harmony.

00:00:00 - Introduction: 3 Steps Fearful Avoidants Need After Conflict

00:00:25 - Step 1: Why Validating Feelings is Critical

00:01:08 - How Validation Helps Fearful Avoidants Let Their Guard Down

00:02:00 - The Difference Between Validating Feelings vs. Behaviors

00:02:21 - Step 2: The Importance of Transparency and Context

00:03:42 - Why Understanding ‘Why’ Behind Behavior Builds Trust

00:04:00 - How Fearful Avoidants Use Hyper-Vigilance to Feel Safe

00:05:01 - Step 3: Strategies to Prevent Recurring Issues

00:05:50 - Why Preventative Strategies Create Reassurance

00:06:32 - Taking Action to Improve the Relationship

00:07:03 - How Conflict Can Bring You Closer, Not Drive You Apart

00:07:20 - Final Tips for Building Trust and Connection

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In this episode, co-hosts Mike and Thais Gibson dive deep into the world of relationship triggers, focusing on how they manifest for those with an anxious attachment style. Drawing from personal experiences as former fearful and dismissive avoidants, they share actionable insights on understanding and managing triggers like feeling excluded, hot-and-cold behavior, and unmet needs for soothing.

Learn how core wounds shape our reactions, the importance of communication in fostering secure relationships, and why understanding your partner’s attachment style is key to creating a supportive connection. Whether you’re navigating these dynamics yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode offers practical advice for growth and healing. Plus, stay tuned for resources on rewiring attachment patterns to foster healthier connections.

Timestamps;

00:00 - Intro

01:46 - Forgetting Important Events

07:42 - Projecting Love Languages

10:10 - When a Partner Has an Active Social Life Apart From Them

18:24 - Hot and Cold Behavior

26:55 - Communicating with Openness and Vulnerability

33:03 - Not Being Soothed By Your Partner When You Need Them

38:04 - If Someone Asks for Too Much

47:37 - Conclusion

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In this insightful episode, we explore the unique needs of dismissive avoidants during and after conflict, revealing key strategies to foster reconnection and harmony.

Discover how to transform conflicts from divisive moments into opportunities for deeper understanding and closeness, using tools like direct communication, positive reinforcement, and acts of service.

Learn the art of "re-bonding" to restore trust and safety after disputes, and uncover why harmonious communication is essential for avoidants to open up.

Whether you’re navigating these dynamics yourself or in a relationship with an avoidant, this episode offers practical advice to create stronger, more secure connections.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Why Avoidants Shut Down During Conflict

00:00:18 – Key Needs of Avoidants After a Conflict

00:01:12 – The Role of Harmonious Communication

00:02:45 – Positive vs. Negative Conflict Dynamics

00:05:08 – Direct and Literal Communication Needs

00:06:00 – Rebonding: Acknowledgment and Appreciation

00:07:30 – Using Positive Reinforcement in Relationships

00:08:50 – Building Connection Through Lighthearted Activities

00:10:22 – Acts of Service as a Sign of Peace

00:11:45 – Validation and Encouraging Effort

00:13:50 – Healthy Communication Tools for Conflict Resolution

00:15:00 – Final Thoughts: Creating Deeper Connections

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In this insightful episode, Thais Gibson and co-host Mike DiZio explore the inner world of dismissive avoidants, uncovering the core wounds and triggers that cause them to retreat in relationships. From the need for personal space and independence to fears of vulnerability and conflict, the duo breaks down common challenges dismissive avoidants face and provides actionable advice for fostering healthier connections.

Through personal experiences and professional insights, this episode sheds light on how dismissive avoidants perceive intimacy, handle communication, and navigate criticism. Whether you’re a dismissive avoidant yourself or looking to better understand a loved one, this episode offers invaluable tools for empathy, understanding, and building secure, lasting relationships.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:17 - Things That Cause Dismissive Avoidants to Run

04:33 - When Your Need For Space Was Disrespected

13:29 - Excessive Need for Communication / Clinginess

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32:49 - Setting Boundaries and Self-Regulation

22:08 - Assumptions on How They're Feeling

30:00 - Feeling Controlled By a Partner

41:15 - Too Much Vulnerability, Intimacy, and Closeness

51:37 - Conflict and Criticism

1:03:54 - Conclusion

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Why do fearful avoidants sometimes pull away from relationships when things seem to be going well?

In this episode, we uncover the four core triggers that cause fearful avoidants to run and explore the psychology behind their reactions. Whether you're navigating these dynamics yourself or supporting a loved one, you'll learn actionable strategies to address these challenges, communicate effectively, and create healthier connections.

Join us to understand how to rewire painful patterns, balance emotional safety with vulnerability, and transform relationships through mindful tools rooted in neuroplasticity. Listen, reflect, and take a step closer to secure attachment and fulfilling connections.

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Are you struggling to understand why a fearful avoidant partner may suddenly leave? Discover the key triggers and learn how to communicate effectively to build a stronger, lasting bond.

In today’s video, Thais Gibson dives into the complexities of the fearful avoidant attachment style and explores the five triggers that cause them to leave relationships abruptly. She explains the internal struggles these individuals face, such as miscommunication, fear of abandonment, and difficulty setting boundaries, while offering actionable strategies for healing. Watch now to gain invaluable insights into the mind of a fearful avoidant and learn how to foster healthier, more secure relationships.

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

02:18 - 1. Abandonment: activating and deactivating

15:43 - Hurting and Offending Others

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19:00 - 2. Being criticized

23:25 - Making Amends

29:32 - 3. Feeling Incapable, Dumb, or Foolish

32:49 - You Must Communicate Your Needs to Receive Them

42:34 - 4. If They Feel Like They’re Being Attacked

47:15 - 5. Being Taken Advantage of

57:28 - Conclusion

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