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Answering YOUR Questions About Dismissive & Fearful Avoidant Relationships!
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What is the hardest part of being fearful avoidant or dismissive avoidant?
How do you know if your relationship can survive infidelity? Are you truly ready for marriage? How do you manage overwhelm? In this Q&A-style episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, Thais and co-host Mike DiZio answer your biggest relationship and personal growth questions, providing deep insights, real-life experiences, and actionable strategies.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The hardest struggles of fearful avoidant (FA) and dismissive avoidant (DA) attachment styles
✔️ Why FA partners feel constantly dysregulated and how they can heal
✔️ Why DA partners struggle with emotional expression & avoid conflict
✔️ Can a relationship survive a major infidelity? The real steps to rebuilding trust
✔️ Signs you’re actually ready for marriage—beyond just commitment
✔️ How to handle overwhelm and burnout, plus expert strategies for emotional balance
If you’ve ever struggled with attachment wounds, relationship uncertainty, or emotional exhaustion, this episode is filled with honest insights and powerful tools to help you move forward.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:27 - 1 — What is the Hardest Part About Being Fearful Avoidant?
06:49 - 2 — What is the Hardest Part About Being Dismissive Avoidant?
19:28 - 3 — Can a Relationship Survive a Major Infidelity?
24:47 - 14-Day Free Trial
26:07 - 3 — Can a Relationship Survive a Major Infidelity? (Cont’d)
30:31 - Rocket Money
32:25 - 4 — When is Someone Ready for Marriage?
47:35 - 5 — What do You do When You are Feeling Very Overwhelmed?
56:19 - Conclusion
Meet Your Host:
Thais Gibson is the co-founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and a leader in personal development. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and more, Thais has helped thousands transform their relationships and emotional well-being.
Helpful Resources:
💡 Take the Free Attachment Quiz:
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📖 Learning Love Book – The guide to healing attachment wounds:
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🎙️ More Podcast Episodes:
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Dear Partner of a Fearful Avoidant: What Your FA Partner Wants You to Know!
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Are you in a relationship with a fearful avoidant partner?
If your partner seems to pull you in one moment and push you away the next, you might be struggling to understand their behavior. Fearful avoidant attachment—sometimes called anxious-avoidant attachment—is one of the most misunderstood attachment styles.
In this episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, we explore what your fearful avoidant partner wishes you knew, how they experience relationships, and what you can do to create healthy, secure connection.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why fearful avoidants are hypervigilant in relationships
✔️ Why they crave love but fear deep intimacy
✔️ How past trauma shapes their trust issues and push-pull behavior
✔️ What fearful avoidants truly need in a relationship
✔️ How to communicate effectively and avoid emotional triggers
If you’ve ever felt confused, hurt, or unsure about your fearful avoidant partner’s actions, this episode is a must-listen!
Meet Your Host:
Thais Gibson is the co-founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and a leader in personal development. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and more, Thais has helped thousands transform their relationships and emotional well-being.
Helpful Resources:
💡 Take the Free Attachment Quiz:
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📖 Learning Love Book – The guide to healing attachment wounds:
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🎙️ More Podcast Episodes:
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Dating a Fearful Avoidant? What You Need to Know! | Fearful Avoidant Attachment
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Are you dating someone who pulls you in and then suddenly pushes you away?
Fearful avoidant attachment, also known as anxious-avoidant, is one of the most complex and emotionally turbulent attachment styles. In this episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, we uncover what it’s like to date someone with a fearful avoidant attachment style, why they struggle with both intimacy and independence, and how to create a healthier relationship dynamic.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ Why fearful avoidants crave closeness but fear vulnerability
✔️ The role of trauma and emotional chaos in shaping their attachment style
✔️ Common triggers that cause them to shut down or push people away
✔️ How to communicate effectively without triggering their fears
✔️ Key strategies to build trust and emotional security in your relationship
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why does my partner want closeness one moment and distance the next?”, this episode will give you deep insights into their behavior and practical tools to navigate these challenges.
Meet Your Host:
Thais Gibson is the co-founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and a leader in personal development. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and more, Thais has helped thousands transform their relationships and emotional well-being.
Helpful Resources:
💡 Take the Free Attachment Quiz:
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📖 Learning Love Book – The guide to healing attachment wounds:
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🎙️ More Podcast Episodes:
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📝 Read More on Our Blog:
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Dear Anxious Attachments: Show This to Your Loved Ones to Feel Understood
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Do you feel misunderstood in your relationships?
Anxious attachment styles often get labeled as "too needy" or "too much," but the truth is, they just want to feel secure, valued, and connected. In this episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, we break down the biggest myths about anxious attachment styles and what they really need from their loved ones.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ The 5 biggest misconceptions about anxious attachment styles
✔️ Why anxious attachers don’t need constant communication—just consistency
✔️ How certainty and reassurance can transform an anxious attachment’s relationships
✔️ Why they sometimes bring up past conflicts—and how to finally resolve them
✔️ How partners can better support an anxious attacher’s needs without feeling overwhelmed
If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, invalidated, or unseen in your relationships, this episode will help you articulate your needs and build healthier, more fulfilling connections.
Meet Your Host:
Thais Gibson is the co-founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and a leader in personal development. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and more, Thais has helped thousands transform their relationships and emotional well-being.
Helpful Resources:
💡 Take the Free Attachment Quiz:
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
📖 Learning Love Book – The guide to healing attachment wounds:
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast
🎙️ More Podcast Episodes:
https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1
📝 Read More on Our Blog:
https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/
Follow Us on Social Media:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool
Podcast Sponsors:
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Welcome to The Thais Gibson Podcast, where transformation happens fast and lasts a lifetime. Tune in for expert insights on breaking free from repetitive patterns, practical steps for reprogramming your subconscious mind, and empowering conversations that will inspire you to evolve into your best self across all aspects of life!