If your partner shuts down, goes quiet, or pulls away when things get emotional, this episode will help you finally understand what is going on inside them. Avoidant behavior is not rejection. It is protection. And when you learn how to meet that pattern with steadiness instead of pressure, everything changes.

In this episode, I break down what avoidance really is, why your partner retreats when things get intense, and the four moves that help them feel safe enough to come closer again.

No chasing. No fixing. No losing yourself.

You will walk away with real tools you can use tonight.

• Why avoidant partners shut down even when they care

• How nervous system overload creates the push-pull cycle

• The biggest mistakes that make avoidance worse

• How to stop chasing and start leading with calm strength

• The four moves that help an avoidant partner re-engage

• How to build safety, not pressure

• Why consistency beats intensity every time

• How agreements and predictable energy rebuild trust

• What to do when both of you shut down• How to break the avoid-chase cycle for good

If you want a personal action plan for your relationship, take my free couples assessment.

I will read your answers myself and send you a custom 30 day plan to help you reconnect.

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