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3 Signs A Dismissive Avoidant Is Pulling Away & About to Leave
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If you feel like your Dismissive Avoidant partner is slowly disappearing — saying less, reaching out less, and emotionally checking out, you’re not imagining it.
Most Dismissive Avoidants don’t leave with a dramatic breakup.
They detach quietly first.
In this episode, you’ll learn the 3 clearest signs a Dismissive Avoidant is pulling away and preparing to leave, the real fear driving this behavior, and how a securely attached person responds in ways that protect their nervous system, boundaries, and self-worth.
This isn’t about chasing, over-functioning, or blaming yourself.
It’s about clarity, emotional safety, and responding from security, not panic.
🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why Dismissive Avoidants often detach before they leave
How reduced bids for connection signal emotional exit
Why focusing on “flaws” helps avoidants justify distancing
The neuroscience behind avoidant deactivation
What a secure response sees early and acts on calmly
How exit narratives form long before a breakup happens
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – 3 Signs A Dismissive Avoidant Is Pulling Away & About to Leave
00:58 – 1. They Stop Making Bids for Connection
03:36 – 2. They Vocalize Flaws in the Relationship
05:07 – The Neuroscience Behind Dismissive Avoidant Detachment
06:05 – Key Pillars for a Secure Relationship Promo
06:25 – 3. They Begin to Build an Exit Narrative
Meet the Host
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships.
Helpful Resources:
🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📚 Read the Learning Love Book
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
🎧 Discover Podcast Episodes
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Read the PDS Blog
https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
Let’s Connect on Socials:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/
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Get the Somatic Attachment Healing Course Free for Life When You Start Your 7‑Day Trial of the All-Access Pass.
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/somatic-attachment-healing?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=somatic-attachment-healing&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-02-04-26&el=podcast
If you feel like your Dismissive Avoidant partner is slowly disappearing — saying less, reaching out less, and emotionally checking out, you’re not imagining it.
Most Dismissive Avoidants don’t leave with a dramatic breakup.
They detach quietly first.
In this episode, you’ll learn the 3 clearest signs a Dismissive Avoidant is pulling away and preparing to leave, the real fear driving this behavior, and how a securely attached person responds in ways that protect their nervous system, boundaries, and self-worth.
This isn’t about chasing, over-functioning, or blaming yourself.
It’s about clarity, emotional safety, and responding from security, not panic.
🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why Dismissive Avoidants often detach before they leave
How reduced bids for connection signal emotional exit
Why focusing on “flaws” helps avoidants justify distancing
The neuroscience behind avoidant deactivation
What a secure response sees early and acts on calmly
How exit narratives form long before a breakup happens
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – 3 Signs A Dismissive Avoidant Is Pulling Away & About to Leave
00:58 – 1. They Stop Making Bids for Connection
03:36 – 2. They Vocalize Flaws in the Relationship
05:07 – The Neuroscience Behind Dismissive Avoidant Detachment
06:05 – Key Pillars for a Secure Relationship Promo
06:25 – 3. They Begin to Build an Exit Narrative
Meet the Host
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships.
Helpful Resources:
🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📚 Read the Learning Love Book
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
🎧 Discover Podcast Episodes
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Read the PDS Blog
https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
Let’s Connect on Socials:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/
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