Talking points: attachment, avoidance, relationships
This is thicker one, my friends. I’ve been asked by a lot of you to cover this, and here goes. There’s straightforward tactics in here for both men and women that will help you move more easily into deeper and longer lasting connection. Listen in.
(00:00:00) – Intro, some of the internal beliefs an avoidant woman has learned, and what caused them
(00:06:08) – Avoidant women tend to attract savior-oriented men. Here’s why
(00:09:26) – What to do as a couple, and tactic #1 for women: communicate your needs, but start smaller
(00:13:42) – #2: shifting from self-protection to relational connection
(00:16:33) – #3: lean into conflict, not away, plus a couple things that will help you with this
(00:19:58) – Guys, your turn. #1: move from questions to statements
(00:23:20) – #2: give thanks instead of criticism
(00:25:18) – #3: be clear about expectations
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