In this video, Thais Gibson explains exactly why this cycle happens, what’s really being triggered beneath the surface, and how to finally break free from it in a healthy, secure way.

In this episode, Thais Gibson dives deep into the inner world of the Fearful Avoidant, unpacking the subconscious patterns, core wounds, and survival strategies that quietly shape relationships from the inside out.

In this video, Thais Gibson breaks down the clear emotional, behavioral, and neurological signs that indicate whether a Dismissive Avoidant is preparing to discard and what you can do to protect your heart, stop self-blame, and respond from a grounded, empowered place.

In this episode, Thais Gibson and co-host Mike DiZio walk through what to realistically expect when you first move in with a Dismissive Avoidant, why certain behaviors show up, and how to navigate this transition without taking things personally or creating unnecessary conflict.

In this episode, Thais Gibson explains the real reasons Dismissive Avoidants propose, marry, and invest long-term and why these patterns often surprise people who are dating or loving them.

Start Healing Your Attachment Style & Unlock Your Core Needs. Free for 7 Days + Bonus Course for Life!https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-free-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-free-course&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=2iAB3SwfKMY&utm_content=yt-12-17-25&el=podcast How Do You Actually Bond With a Dismissive Avoidant, Without Losing Yourself? If you’ve ever felt confused, disconnected, or like you’re walking on eggshells in a relationship with a Dismissive Avoidant, this video is for you. Bonding is possible, but only when it’s done in a way that honors both your needs and theirs. In this episode, Thais Gibson breaks down the real core needs that make dismissive avoidants feel safe, connected, and bonded, while also showing you how to communicate your own needs without self-abandoning or creating resentment . In This Video, You’ll Learn: Why unmet needs quietly starve relationships over timeWhat Dismissive Avoidants are truly afraid of in closenessHow to communicate needs without triggering withdrawalWhy appreciation, empathy, and understanding matter more than grand gesturesHow safety, stability, and certainty create lasting emotional bonds Key Takeaways: ✔ Dismissive Avoidants bond through clear boundaries, autonomy, and emotional safety✔ Concrete communication prevents misunderstandings and fear-based withdrawal✔ Appreciation works best when it’s sincere, specific, and grounded✔ Empathy and understanding meet deep unmet inner-child needs✔ Healthy relationships require mutual needs to be acknowledged and met ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – What Makes Dismissive Avoidants Feel Bonded?01:26 – The Significance of Needs03:04 – 1. Dismissive Avoidants Need a Sense of Autonomy, Independence, and Freedom05:17 – Needs Course Promo06:10 – 2. Dismissive Avoidants Want to Feel Understanding in the Relationship07:16 – 3. Dismissive Avoidants Need Appreciation and Acknowledgement09:17 – 4. Dismissive Avoidants Need Empathy10:09 – 5. Dismissive Avoidants Need Certainty, Stability, and Safety Meet the HostThais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources:🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quizhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Bookhttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover Podcast Episodeshttps://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Bloghttps://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ #AttachmentStyles #DismissiveAvoidant #HealingAttachment #PersonalDevelopment #Relationships #EmotionalNeeds #ThaisGibson

Fearful Avoidant attachment isn’t “mixed signals” — it’s a nervous system shaped by chaos and unpredictability. But conditioning can be rewired. When you learn to observe your triggers and recondition the beliefs beneath them, you stop reliving the past and start living with inner safety in the present.

You can’t heal what you don’t understand. Learn the exact wounds driving Fearful Avoidant behavior and how to rewire them for real emotional freedom. 💗

Dismissive Avoidants don’t pull away because they don’t care — they pull away because intimacy activates old survival strategies. When both partners understand these patterns, closeness becomes safer, communication becomes clearer, and connection becomes possible in a new way.

If you’re tired of feeling confused, undervalued, or “left hanging” by someone who only gives you just enough to keep you around, this episode breaks down the psychology of Dismissive Avoidant breadcrumbing.

Thais Gibson and Mike DiZio reveal six signs a dismissive avoidant is secretly in limerence and how unmet needs and repressed traits fuel obsession.

Your triggers aren’t setbacks. they’re roadmaps to healing. Learn how to uncover your deepest wounds and transform them into your greatest strength. 💗

When a Dismissive Avoidant and an Anxious attachment style argue, the dynamic can feel impossible — one seeks closeness while the other seeks space. However, by understanding your triggers and learning effective communication tools, conflict can actually bring you closer together instead of driving you apart.

Thais Gibson reveals what’s really happening when a dismissive or fearful avoidant shuts down—and how to rebuild connection through understanding and communication.

Fearful Avoidants and Dismissive Avoidants aren’t opposites — they’re two people protecting themselves in very different ways. When you understand the wounds beneath the conflict, you can finally stop repeating the same painful patterns and begin communicating in ways that truly land.

Moving in with a dismissive avoidant? Thais Gibson reveals the 5 biggest surprises—and how to build security, trust, and connection while living together.

Understanding these patterns helps you break free from confusion and see your relationship dynamic clearly, so you can create the safety, communication, and connection that lead to secure love.

Understanding these hidden stages helps you see their silence for what it is — not rejection, but emotional self-protection — so you can respond with clarity, boundaries, and self-respect.

Knowing how a secure person responds in these moments helps you stop overanalyzing, stay grounded in your truth, and create relationships that align with your worth.

Recognizing these signs helps you stop doubting their feelings and start understanding what love really looks like through a dismissive avoidant lens.