You're no longer looking at contact simply as evidence that they still care; you're seeing behaviour that may...
The question is: Should you lean in too? The answer is yes — but safely, for both of you. Here's how to do that.
It can lead to breadcrumbing one or both people because a fearful avoidant can't make up their mind who they want...
On one hand, their continued attachment to you can give you hope — moments of closeness that make it seem like you still have a chance.
If an ex finds out, it can create awkwardness, but not always deep damage unless there are feelings of jealousy and betrayal.
It’s actually very common for fearful avoidants to be interested in others and to even have feelings for multiple people at the same time.
The strongest sign isn't usually one specific behaviour. It's when you find yourself thinking: "This feels different than it did...
This combination is what makes an avoidant consider leaving a rebound and returning to a connection that feels safe, calm, and familiar in a positive way.
Something is definitely going on. Your fearful avoidant ex is very likely in the fearful avoidant rebound comparison stage.
Understanding that a fearful avoidant rebound is not about replacing you — at least at first — will help manage your own expectations.