Unlock Deeper Intimacy Starting Today. Get 7 Days Free Plus Lifetime Access to Our Attachment Styles & Intimacy Course and Finally Transform Your Relationships for Good! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-sex-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-sex-course&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-10-06-25&el=podcast Dismissive Avoidants rarely come out and say “I’m done.” Instead, they show it through subtle but powerful patterns, often long before the actual breakup happens. In this episode, Thais Gibson breaks down the four unmistakable signs that an avoidant is emotionally checking out and shares how to protect your self-worth, regulate your nervous system, and set healthy boundaries before it’s too late. Drawing on neuroscience and ancient wisdom, Thais explains how oxytocin drops, cortisol spikes, and emotional disconnection create chaos in relationships—and how to use self-awareness and communication to stop the spiral and regain control. You’ll learn: ✅ The four red flags that signal a dismissive avoidant is preparing to leave ✅ How “flaw finding” and subtle criticism act as deactivation strategies ✅ Why they replace intimacy with creature comforts like work or hobbies ✅ The neuroscience of emotional withdrawal and bonding disruption ✅ How to use pattern interruption and self-regulation to stop self-blame ✅ The boundaries and conversations that separate healing from heartbreak Video Breakdown (Timestamps): 00:00 – Intro 00:53 – 1. If You See Them Shutting Down Emotionally 01:52 – 2. If There Are Sudden Devaluing Behaviors or Comments 04:59 – Attachment Styles & Intimacy Promo 05:31 – 3. Replacing Intimacy with Creature Comforts 06:51 – The Neuroscience Behind Relational Distress 09:16 – Pattern Interrupt 11:29 – Setting Clear Boundaries 13:44 – Ancient Wisdom on Self-Consideration 15:30 – 4. When They Stop Communicating 16:41 – 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 More 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 #AvoidantAttachment #AttachmentHealing #ThaisGibson #RelationshipAdvice #EmotionalIntelligence #AttachmentStyles #BoundariesMatter #BreakupRecovery #SecureLove When an avoidant starts to pull away, it’s not random, it’s patterned. Learn to spot the signs early and protect your peace before it’s too late. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode. 💗

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