Get 7 Days Free Plus Lifetime Access to Our Ending Codependency Course — Free Forever! Start Creating Relationships That Last. https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-codependency-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-codependency-course&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-10-29-25&el=podcast When a Dismissive Avoidant comes back after a breakup, it can be confusing. They might seem calm or detached while secretly wrestling with resurfacing emotions. But before you jump back in, it’s essential to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface. In this video, Thais Gibson explains what happens when you propose a fresh start after a breakup with a Dismissive Avoidant. You’ll learn about the “Breakup Boomerang” effect, why their emotions often return weeks later, and how to know whether it’s safe to try again. You’ll learn: ✅ What the “Breakup Boomerang” means and why emotions resurface later ✅ How Dismissive Avoidants process loss and regret after distance ✅ The signs they’re ready (or not ready) for true emotional reconnection ✅ How to assess if both partners are willing to do the real work ✅ What conversations must happen before giving it another chance ✅ How to find closure and self-healing if it’s time to move on Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Intro 00:43 – The Breakup Boomerang Effect 04:06 – Going Through the Breakup Boomerang Effect ≠ Ready for a Relationship 04:58 – Ending Codependency Course Promo 05:09 – 1. Assess Whether You’re Both in a Place to Move Forward Together 06:20 – 2. If the Answer is Yes, Then Have a Conversation 07:23 – 3. If the Answer is No, Then Set a Boundary 07:45 – What Needs Was This Person Meeting in My Life? 08:51 – Summary 10:17 – 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 #AvoidantAttachment #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #PersonalDevelopmentSchool #AttachmentHealing #BreakupAdvice #AttachmentRecovery #RelationshipAdvice #HealingAfterBreakup #EmotionalHealing

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