Start Healing Your Attachment Style With Personalized Courses Taught by Thais Gibson. Free for 7 Days (Enough Time to Complete a Full Course). Limited-time Offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-11-05-25&el=podcast When a Dismissive Avoidant pulls back or refuses to commit, it can leave you feeling confused, anxious, and unsure of where you stand. However, a Securely Attached person handles this moment very differently, and their response changes everything. In this video, Thais Gibson breaks down how Securely Attached people respond when a Dismissive Avoidant won’t commit — and why it turns the dynamic in their favor. You’ll learn what emotional maturity looks like in action, how to communicate without pressure or people-pleasing, and how to back your needs while staying calm and confident. You’ll learn: ✅ How Securely Attached people handle commitment delays with clarity and self-respect ✅ Why understanding different attachment style timelines prevents unnecessary pressure ✅ How to communicate needs without triggering defensiveness or withdrawal ✅ What boundaries look like when someone stays in the “gray area” too long ✅ How standing firm in your standards helps you naturally attract secure love Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Securely Attached vs Dismissive Avoidant & Commitment 00:33 – The Unique Timeline for Each Attachment Style & Commitment 03:12 – What Would the Securely Attached Person Do? 04:36 – 7-Day Free Trial 05:26 – Step 1: Let the Person Know How They Are Feeling 08:20 – Step 2: Follow Up With More Clarity and Specificity 11:37 – Conclusion Meet the Host Thais 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 Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://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/ #DismissiveAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #AvoidantAttachment #ThaisGibson #PersonalDevelopmentSchool #AttachmentHealing #SecureAttachment #RelationshipAdvice #AttachmentTheory #EmotionalBoundaries #HealthyRelationships

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