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In this insightful episode, we delve into the five common protest behaviors displayed by dismissive avoidant attachment styles, offering listeners practical strategies for healthier communication and deeper understanding.

Join us as we break down stonewalling, emotional withdrawal, flaw-finding, numbing out, and relationship-threatening behaviors, exploring their root causes and effective ways to address them.

Whether you're a dismissive avoidant, in a relationship with one, or simply curious about attachment theory, this episode provides essential tools to navigate and improve these dynamics.

Don't miss our tips for co-regulation and fostering meaningful connections.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:14 - 1 — Stonewalling

01:55 - Why Do DA’s Stonewall?

05:56 - Core Themes in DA's and Stonewalling

11:07 - How to Communicate Healthily

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15:37 - 2 — Threatening to End the Relationship

16:53 - Changing Your Persona vs Adjusting a Behavior

18:12 - Do They Actually Want to Leave the Relationship?

20:40 - If You're on the Receiving End

28:17 - Rocket Money

30:09 - 3 — Withdrawing When Emotionally Overwhelmed

36:05 - DAs and Co-Regulation

40:54 - 4 — Blaming, Deflecting, and Flaw-Finding

43:31 - Flaw-Finding Stories

53:35 - 5 — Numbing Out and Soothing Through External Comforts

59:31 - Conclusion

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