If they can’t find the re-entry strategy that gives them the most control, they won’t reach out. They'll wait for you to reach out...
If you want to see progress, your first priority is to stop doing whatever is making her feel suffocated. You can’t create...
You can right now start shaping the emotional environment of your connection and how your avoidant ex shows up in it.
The biggest mistake when you notice that an avoidant is keeping tabs on you is trying to “signal back” or confront them.
You know that another message probably won’t help. You know that pushing for reassurance or clarity may create...
What you are looking for is not simply that they are reaching out more, it is that they are responding differently to situations...
Dismissive avoidants see you going no contact as you being in pain and "too emotional", and leave you alone.
This is basically how a securely attached responds to an avoidant ignoring them or giving them the silent treatment.
There is still sadness about losing the relationship, but there isn’t necessarily a strong negative feeling toward the other person.
Whichever side gets triggered, triggering jealousy is a risky strategy with a fearful avoidant. It makes getting back ...