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What Makes an Avoidant Man Feel Safe Enough to Stay
What does it take for an Avoidant Man to finally feel safe enough to stay in love?
In this episode, Kimmi returns to share his journey from emotional shutdown to engagement. Once known as “Kimmi the Avoidant,” he opens up about what helped him finally connect, feel secure, and build lasting love.
Topics Covered:
👉 How avoidant attachment distorts emotional connection
👉 Why emotional safety—not pressure—creates commitment
👉 The surprising impact of oxytocin, magnesium, and sleep
👉 How routines and rituals help avoidant men feel secure
👉 The “emotional baby” stage and how to move through it
👉 Avoidant men’s biggest fear: dying alone and unremembered
👉 How to spot emotional bids and respond like a secure partner
👉 The CEO analogy for leading your relationship well
👉 How to continuously grow closer in long-term love
If you enjoyed watching this episode, you might love 'Why She Doesn’t Want You (Even If She Loves You) '. Watch here: https://youtu.be/aUMUEbwcVuo
Need more help with your attachment? Work with Adam: www.adamlanesmith.com
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By Adam Lane Smith & Andrey Korikov
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What does it take for an Avoidant Man to finally feel safe enough to stay in love?
In this episode, Kimmi returns to share his journey from emotional shutdown to engagement. Once known as “Kimmi the Avoidant,” he opens up about what helped him finally connect, feel secure, and build lasting love.
Topics Covered:
👉 How avoidant attachment distorts emotional connection
👉 Why emotional safety—not pressure—creates commitment
👉 The surprising impact of oxytocin, magnesium, and sleep
👉 How routines and rituals help avoidant men feel secure
👉 The “emotional baby” stage and how to move through it
👉 Avoidant men’s biggest fear: dying alone and unremembered
👉 How to spot emotional bids and respond like a secure partner
👉 The CEO analogy for leading your relationship well
👉 How to continuously grow closer in long-term love
If you enjoyed watching this episode, you might love 'Why She Doesn’t Want You (Even If She Loves You) '. Watch here: https://youtu.be/aUMUEbwcVuo
Need more help with your attachment? Work with Adam: www.adamlanesmith.com
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Follow the “I Wish You Knew” Podcast:
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Website: https://iwishyouknew.show/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theiwishyouknewpodcast/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iwishyouknewshow
Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/iwishyouknewpod
Twitter /X: https://twitter.com/iwishyouknewpod
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ncc0MBgm04xTIQ5ByiCGI
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-wish-you-knew/id1713427809
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Follow Adam Lane Smith:
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Website: https://adamlanesmith.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBO093GsMmnA9tb8lZPhbgg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/
Twitter /X: https://x.com/AdamLaneSmith
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@attachmentadam
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@attachmentbro
The next episode drops Thursday :)
See you there.
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