November 03, 2025

5 Signs A Dismissive Avoidant Is Secretly Jealous | Thais Gibson

10 minutes

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Most people think Dismissive Avoidants don’t get jealous — but that couldn’t be further from the truth. They do experience jealousy, but it often hides behind sarcasm, withdrawal, or emotional distance.

In this video, Thais Gibson breaks down five surprising ways jealousy shows up for Dismissive Avoidants — and how to recognize the subtle patterns beneath the surface. You’ll also learn how their fear of vulnerability, shame, and need for control shape the way they express (and suppress) jealousy, and what you can do to respond with empathy and healthy boundaries.

You’ll learn:

✅ The 5 hidden signs of Dismissive Avoidant jealousy

✅ Why sarcasm, withdrawal, or coldness often mask emotional pain

✅ How shame drives their need to self-protect and retreat

✅ Why jealousy triggers both counter-dependence and emotional shutdown

✅ How vulnerability and healthy communication can stop the cycle

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 – How Jealously Shows Up for Dismissive Avoidants

00:40 – The Silent Comparison

01:42 – Withdrawal Instead of Confrontation

03:09 – Sarcasm & Passive Aggression About the Situation

05:55 – Ending Codependency Course Promo

07:31 – Cold Then Slightly Warmer Behavior

08:48 – Shame for Feeling Jealous

09:48 – Summary: Jealously Doesn't Look Like Rage or Confrontation

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.

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