Start a 7-Day Free Trial to the All-Access Pass and Receive the Core Wound Healing Course Bundle ($250 Value) Free to Keep for Life. https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/core-wound-bundle?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=core-wound-bundle&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast If you’re dating a Dismissive Avoidant, you might constantly wonder: Is this workable; or am I setting myself up for heartbreak? Episode Summary In this episode, Thais Gibson breaks down exactly what to look for; the green flags, the red flags, and the difference between someone who wants to change versus someone who is actually doing the work. Not all Avoidants are the same. And Insecure Attachment alone isn’t a reason to leave a relationship. The real question is this: Is the person willing to do the work and does it show up in their behavior? You’ll learn how to tell the difference between: • Someone expressing future intentions • Someone actively practicing growth You’ll also discover the specific behavioral indicators that signal progress; like vulnerability, accountability, communication, and compromise versus signs you may be dating someone’s potential instead of their present reality. Because healthy relationships aren’t built on promises. They’re built on patterns. Key Takeaways ✔️Why behavior matters more than stated desire ✔️ The difference between conscious intentions and subconscious habits ✔️How to tell if an Avoidant is truly doing the work ✔️What real accountability looks like in action ✔️ The six major green flags to watch for ✔️How to evaluate whether your needs are being heard and met ✔️Why dating someone’s potential leads to long-term disappointment Timestamps 00:00 – You're Dating An Avoidant – Should You Stay or Should You Go? 01:45 – 1. Somebody Doing the Work Has to Exist in Their Behavior, Not Their Desires 04:13 – 2. Not Everybody’s Actions Look the Same 05:44 – 3. The Main Things to Look Out For 06:30 – Attachment Styles and Sex Course Promo 06:49 – 4. Make Sure That You Are Not Dating Somebody’s Potential 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/

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