@drjondabach: This is what a dismissive avoidant looks like inside a long-term relationship or marriage. They’re not cruel. They’re not cheating. They think they’re a good partner. And yet you feel lonely sitting right next to them. You’re craving emotional closeness and getting logistical cooperation. You want connection and they offer efficiency. If this feels uncomfortably accurate, you’re not crazy and you’re not too much. You’re bonded to someone who learned early that needing people wasn’t safe. Follow for more truths that hurt a little but heal a lot. #dismissiveavoidant #attachmentstyles #emotionalneglect #marriage #relationships
This is my husband. After 25 years together I decided to also give the bare minimum. No cuddles, no dates, no asking what he wants for dinner or where he wants to go on vacation. I put all that energy into myself! I have my own bedroom now, I go on solo vacations, I do what I want and it is heaven!!! Lonely at times, but honestly 1000 times better than what I had before. Divorce is not an option for many reasons. I see him shrinking now, floundering but it’s not my problem. If he ever wants to address it or talk, I will then give him an olive branch. Until then, happily married and single.
2026-02-10 07:11:49
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grassrootscajun :
Dismissive Avoidants are not built for romantic relationships
2026-02-09 19:58:54
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Sara Kingery :
My husband thinks being the provider is the end all be all! It's exhausting to get the bare minimum when he thinks that providing is his "going above and beyond."
2026-02-09 11:41:28
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Laura Miller8275 :
yeah my husband is the best until I actually have an emotion
2026-02-11 22:13:10
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Kathy Hand :
he goes crazy if I bring up anything it's like walking on eggshells am so tired of it
2026-02-09 12:04:05
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divineJessica :
so what shuld I do, im the dissmissing one, how can I change
2026-07-18 19:13:29
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lavenderwhiskers :
They show love by paying bills and not cheating 🤨 Be fr the bar is on the floor
2026-02-10 06:30:08
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nicholegr8er :
nope. not always true. I checked out. yesterday he left for work without saying bye. I did not react. married 16 years. Then he acted like he forgot something and came back in. He did not forget anything....he wanted to see if it hurt me or if I would say anything. That is what they do to make sure your still care. it's completely true. They are not innocent.
2026-07-19 02:12:15
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backpacksbarbellsburnout :
The MINUTE they feel like they’re going to lose you for real is when they wake up and try to repair. It sucks because WHERE WAS ALL THIS BEFORE?!
2026-02-09 18:10:01
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ToniDogMum :
My partner and I appear to be best friends and never stop chatting …. about everyday stuff, memories, the news, the world etc etc But as soon as I try to bring up anything emotional or discuss something I am upset about in the relationship, I might as well talk to the wall. 😫😩 It does feel unsafe and lonely.
2026-02-12 11:37:41
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Kris :
My husband told me he doesn’t feel like he can make me happy bc of what I ask of him. I told him I’m asking for literally the bare minimum
2026-02-10 00:28:24
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whitsnutz :
it's still abuse
2026-02-09 03:02:33
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rob.ryon :
This is the kind of dynamic that slowly erodes your self-worth. Don’t ignore it.
2026-02-10 00:01:10
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SubianGoddess🌟🦋 :
My husband. It hurts so bad. being married and very lonely in married. Yes its emotional abuse😏
2026-02-09 17:54:36
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woke :
Dismissive avoidants cheat
2026-02-10 01:50:25
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Baileybee :
my cup is empty.
2026-02-09 22:33:12
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Apple User284598757 :
‘They show love by not cheating’. Uh wow. Thanks. Such a generous partner. Doing so much for me. Wow I’m overwhelmed with love for
2026-02-09 18:57:33
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tjiuamana tjijenda :
i used to think i got lucky that i got married to the most calm and caring person ever🤣🤣🤣
2026-02-10 15:31:48
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djk52200 :
That was my husband. We divorce in 2012. Now when I'm lonely, it makes sense. There's nothing worse than being lonely while you're sitting next to someone.
2026-03-14 16:47:13
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Mima55 :
Its so hard and sad to be in this type of relationship. Your lonely while he feels everything is fine
2026-02-10 02:35:56
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B£@qůE :
I don’t love him anymore
2026-02-09 07:07:12
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WhatTheFuckAmy :
Dismissive Avoidant here. Yall act like we eat babies. Damn. We’re just emotionally unwell people and some of us are trying to get better. It’s literally NOT OUR FAULT.
2026-03-04 02:10:33
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Mila Kolitsova :
I feel so lonely in my 16 year marriage. No amount or talking and explaining will change the relationship
2026-02-09 07:47:38
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dionnebeaniedoyle :
if they feel needing people is unsafe, then they're totally irresponsible getting involved with anyone
2026-02-09 19:01:38
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