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9 Brutal Truths From Her... Can This Avoidant Man Handle It?
What happens when an avoidant man is confronted with the emotional truths his partner has been holding back?
In this episode, Adam invites a couple to face nine brutally honest relationship challenges. The conversation dives into emotional shutdowns, loyalty issues, and the impact of childhood wounds — revealing what avoidance looks like when love and vulnerability collide.
✨Topics Covered:
👉 The avoidant partner’s emotional response to jealousy and control
👉 Why loyalty is the most important value for avoidant men
👉 How childhood trauma shapes attachment and defensiveness
👉 The fiancée’s honest feedback and hopes for their relationship
👉 Adam’s therapeutic approach to reframing criticism as care
👉 The meaning of emotional safety and repair in avoidant dynamics
👉 Insights into building trust after past betrayal
If you enjoyed watching this episode, you might love 'Dr. Orion Taraban: Why Modern Men Are Failing at Intimacy'. Watch here: https://youtu.be/rYdzdGReDqg
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By Adam Lane Smith & Andrey Korikov
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What happens when an avoidant man is confronted with the emotional truths his partner has been holding back?
In this episode, Adam invites a couple to face nine brutally honest relationship challenges. The conversation dives into emotional shutdowns, loyalty issues, and the impact of childhood wounds — revealing what avoidance looks like when love and vulnerability collide.
✨Topics Covered:
👉 The avoidant partner’s emotional response to jealousy and control
👉 Why loyalty is the most important value for avoidant men
👉 How childhood trauma shapes attachment and defensiveness
👉 The fiancée’s honest feedback and hopes for their relationship
👉 Adam’s therapeutic approach to reframing criticism as care
👉 The meaning of emotional safety and repair in avoidant dynamics
👉 Insights into building trust after past betrayal
If you enjoyed watching this episode, you might love 'Dr. Orion Taraban: Why Modern Men Are Failing at Intimacy'. Watch here: https://youtu.be/rYdzdGReDqg
Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@AttachmentAdam
Work with Adam Lane Smith, The Attachment Specialist:
1- https://adamlanesmith.com/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social
2- https://adamlanesmith.com/product/how-to-love-an-avoidant-man/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social
3- https://adamlanesmith.com/product/the-attachment-bootcamp/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social
4- https://adamlanesmith.com/work-with-me/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social
5- https://adamlanesmith.com/attachment-repair/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social
Want to learn your attachment style, and sign up for Adam's weekly newsletter? Click the link below to receive your copy and sign up now.
https://adamlanesmith.com/newsletter-signup/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social
If you want to know your attachment style , take our free attachment quiz: https://adamlanesmith.com/attachment-assessment/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social
Connect with Adam on your second preferred platform:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@attachmentbro
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Threads: https://www.threads.com/@attachmentadam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamLaneSmith/
I Wish You Knew Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_uRUnpQwNZb_WG76TxTTw?sub_confirmation=1
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