The Love Brain

Moving from Dismissive Avoidant Attachment to Secure Attachment


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Are you the type of person who, in your relationship, tends to shut down during an argument? Does emotional vulnerability freak you out? Do feel like you can only trust and rely on yourself to get your needs met?
These are all signs that you might lean toward a dismissive avoidant attachment style. Today we're talking about how to move from a dismissive avoidant attachment style to a more secure attachment in your relationship.
3 relationship tips we discuss:
1. Practice being vulnerable in small ways
2. Practice being curious about your emotions. Notice when you feel like shutting down, and instead, talk about it in your relationship
3. Practice self-awareness and learn what healthy boundaries look like. Is it really a healthy boundary, or are your dismissive avoidant attachment tendencies kicking in?
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