In this episode, I sit down with my sister, Hannah, to have an honest, nuanced conversation about what it’s actually like to experience relationships from an avoidantly attached perspective.So many anxiously attached people are left feeling confused, rejected, or questioning their worth when someone pulls away emotionally. This conversation offers a rare inside look into what’s really happening beneath the surface; not just the behaviours, but the fear, overwhelm, and coping mechanisms driving them.We talk about how childhood experiences shape avoidant attachment, why emotional closeness can feel unsafe, and how avoidance isn’t about not caring, it’s about self-protection. We also explore the anxious–avoidant push–pull dynamic, why conflict feels so threatening for avoidants, and what actually helps someone with avoidant tendencies feel safe enough to open up.In this episode:• What’s actually happening when an avoidant partner pulls away• Why their distance is about overwhelm — not indifference• How the anxious–avoidant push–pull keeps both people stuck• The hidden anxiety avoidant partners rarely show• How to tell if this dynamic can heal… or if it’s time to walk away🎧 Tune in now! And if this episode resonates, send me a DM on Instagram—I’d love to hear your thoughts!APPLY FOR PEACEFULLY ATTACHED HERE: https://www.mimiwatt.com/ MIMI SOCIAL MEDIACome say hi 👋 (or DM me your biggest takeaway) on Instagram HERE!

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