Take advantage of our Boxing Week Sale! Get personalized courses, live webinars & Q&As, and more for FREE for 7 days! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=youtube-podcast&utm_campaign=boxing-week-7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=yt-12-23-24&el=youtubepodcast 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 16:57 - 14-Day Free Trial: All Access Membership Pass 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 Get Your Question Answered by Thais and Mike: https://www.reddit.com/r/CanThisBeFixed/ Let’s connect! https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool/ Find Mike Online: https://www.instagram.com/dareal_mikedee #TheThaisGibsonPodcast