128 - The Avoidant Attachment Style (+ Why They Pull Away)

The avoidantly attached deserved some airtime. Are avoidantly attached individuals avoiding love or avoiding vulnerability, rejection and potential discomfort? In this heavily requested episode, this week Louise & clinical psychologist Dr. Tari Mack dive into the Avoidant Attachment Style, shed light on the motivations behind the avoidantly attached and also explore how those with the avoidant attachment view OTHERS (including the anxiously attached!). The pair discuss: What’s really going on behind the Avoidant Attachment Style? (exploring the true drivers) The difference between the Dismissive Avoidant and the Fearful Avoidant Attachment Style How seeking comfort & sharing feelings is often thought of as ‘useless’ for the Avoidantly Attached The ties between childhood & the avoidant attachment style The specific triggers and fears related to this attachment style; and Why withdrawal, shutting down, seeking space to regulate - often without communicating - can impact a relationship The pair also discuss the top triggers and fears of the avoidant attachment style and why things often go wrong, quickly, after having sex.  ----- ⭐ Want weekly bonus episodes, access to our community room ‘The House’ + access to our ‘Ask A Therapist’ room? Join OPENHOUSE Premium. Plus, enjoy all episodes ad-free! ⭐ ----- Join OPENHOUSE PREMIUM now at: https://openhouse.supercast.com/ Connect with Louise on Instagram: @iamlouiserumball Follow Louise (The Therapy Girl) on TikTok: @thetherapygirl__ Connect with OPENHOUSE: @theopenhousepodcast Connect with Dr. Tari Mack on Instagram: @drtarimack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices