@drjondabach: What it really takes to make a relationship work with a dismissive avoidant. It’s not more patience. It’s not better communication. And it’s definitely not explaining your feelings for the seventeenth time in a calmer tone. What actually works is emotional self-containment. Dismissive avoidants don’t bond through intensity. They bond through consistency without pressure. The moment they feel like your emotional wellbeing depends on them, their nervous system panics and pulls away. That’s why the paradox is real: the less you chase connection, the more possible connection becomes. What works is grounded presence, clear boundaries, and emotional steadiness. You say what you need once. You don’t over-explain. You don’t collapse when they don’t respond immediately. Not because you don’t deserve care, but because pressure feels like control to an avoidant. And here’s the part most people hate hearing: you have to be willing to walk away internally before they can move toward you externally. That’s not becoming cold. That’s becoming secure. The real question isn’t “can this work.” It’s whether you want to keep doing this with someone who can only meet you once you stop needing them. Follow for more truths that hurt a little but heal a lot. #dismissiveavoidant #attachmentstyles #secureattachment #relationships #emotionalregulation

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janaabeaali
Janab E Aali :
Aaaah, I get it now. I have to do ALL the work, and they have to put in 0 effort, else, they as a DA will walk away because I’m not really worth them working on themselves or putting any effort into the relationship.
2026-02-09 19:09:02
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mamatrue12
✨️ :
What I dont understand is why I have to change something in order for him to invest in the relationship properly?!?
2026-02-09 22:35:29
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lbp4au
Lauren :
Let me save you years of pain right now- WALK AWAY
2026-02-09 17:58:49
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thehomemakershustle
Stacy | The Homemaker’s Hustle :
Still they mistake detachment as resolution so the emotional complacency remains. They make great roommates though.
2026-02-09 14:33:51
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itspeij
Peij :
why do I have to give up everything? why can't I hold him accountable to change? this is not sustainable advice. but I do not want to lose him.
2026-02-10 21:22:15
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briskeedoodle
Ash :
Essentially you always have to be the solid one. You can never depend on them or show up in any way less than perfect and grounded at all times (unreasonable for 99.99% of people). I just couldn't do it. I nedd someone I can be real and imperfect with. It's a give and take.
2026-02-09 14:30:54
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d0oodle2
🫥 :
Walk away. That's how you "make it work"
2026-02-09 22:42:23
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lou_anne111
LouAnne :
what I am hearing is if the woman has anxious attachment style married to a dismissive advoidment it will be a nightmare until both parties have self awareness to work on their attachment style.
2026-02-09 13:02:18
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kimberlymcglinnma
K.A.M. :
Why is it seem like They don’t have to do the work?
2026-02-09 19:25:16
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weirdbarbiepdx
Chelsea Dyson :
I won't speak to my husband for days, he eventually asks how my day is and I've learned he doesn't care what my answer is as long as it's "good"
2026-02-10 03:10:53
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alee_aldean
✨Alee✨ :
Ughhhh it’s just so one sided….maybe in looking at it wrong…but if I do this to help our relationship, what can he do to help? I feel like I’m the only one researching, communicating, trying new approaches, etc. it just seems unfair. I’m going to try to find a video on your page of what you advise for the Avoidant to do….i hope there is one. 👀
2026-02-10 03:37:16
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kathyhand
Kathy 💓 💓 💓 :
what do u do if he still won't do any emotional work n u still are only getting less than you needs been met
2026-02-09 13:06:51
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bkdoll_davis_509
Brookie D💋 :
Could you do a whole series on this? I don’t understand how to make this last without slowly loosing yourself ?
2026-02-11 17:18:10
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alldramafitmama
alldramafitmama :
Long story short: we are only responsible for how we feel and how we deal with our own emotions. So, we work on ourselves and hope for the best.
2026-02-09 13:46:35
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stephanieblue19
stephanieblue19❌ :
You leave them there’s no working it out!!!!
2026-02-10 16:37:48
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_dylan2012
Dylan cornejo :
if you have ever gone through a breakup and asked what did I do wrong the forbidden codex of influence by Julian Voss actually gives some uncomfortable answers.
2026-03-24 16:09:41
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kaileigh232
kaileighfletcher0 :
So, what if, when we first met, there was love bombing, understanding, putting me on a pedestal, doing everything I ever wanted and needed. Then, after we got married, he almost instantly turned into this? He even warned me before getting married about his patterns and to remind him. I tried, and he still threatened to leave and not put in any work anymore. marriage is maintenance. I'm allowed to miss the man I met, and deserve him to put in the work to make me feel that same love, dedication, etc. that I do for him. When I give him space, he still doesn't reass, and come back. it gets pushed down.
2026-02-10 23:30:48
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codeandchaos
codeandchaos :
Or that just leads to both of us just retreating inside ourselves
2026-02-09 21:38:40
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merrylocke
user8719428892325 :
So we should bend ourself inside and out to fit their needs.....
2026-02-09 17:23:36
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stmg831
Steph :
You’ll lose yourself in these relationships, it’s not worth it.
2026-02-13 06:22:17
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meeran.duh
Meeranduh :
Are you currently taking clients? He’s a dismissive avoidant and I’m losing my mind 😭
2026-02-09 17:28:36
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rsmith1978
Richelle 💜 :
this was helpful, thanks for sharing
2026-02-09 23:59:07
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annamariesmith817
annamariesmith817 :
omgoodness where are you located? you are 1000% correct!
2026-02-10 00:11:44
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daniellewestervelt
Danielle Westervelt :
The hard part is when you “say what you need” and the DA doesn’t seem to hear it, so you continue to go without.
2026-02-09 23:43:48
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altoid_dad
altoid_dad :
What if I am, a man married to a DA woman? Same rules of engagement?
2026-02-10 03:31:54
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