The Midlife Marriage

Breaking Down Emotional Walls: Transforming Avoidant Attachment in Your Relationship

• Carrie Cohen

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In this episode of "Breaking Down Emotional Walls: Transforming Avoidant Attachment in Your Relationship," we tackle the challenge of breaking down emotional barriers in marriages where one partner has an avoidant attachment style. This episode is a must-listen if you've been feeling disconnected or struggling to build emotional intimacy with your avoidant partner.

Here’s what we cover:

  1. Understanding Avoidant Attachment – Learn what avoidant attachment is, how it forms, and its impact on relationships.
  2. Signs and Manifestations – Discover the common behaviors and deactivating strategies used by avoidant individuals to create emotional distance.
  3. The Avoidant-Attached Dance – Understand the cyclical pattern of intimacy and withdrawal that occurs in relationships with avoidant partners.
  4. Healing and Building Security – Get practical steps and strategies to help heal avoidant attachment and build a more secure connection in your marriage.
  5. Case Studies and Real-Life Examples – Hear about real couples who have transformed their relationships by addressing avoidant attachment issues.

Tune in to learn how addressing avoidant attachment can transform your relationship from disconnected and distant to emotionally intimate and fulfilling. By listening, you’ll gain the tools and insights needed to start making meaningful changes today.


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