✨ Build Amazing Connections With Our 7-Day All-Access Course Pass and Keep Our “Key Pillars to Secure Attachment” Course Fully Free for Life (Valued at $250!). Claim this free gift before they run out! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-pillars-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-pillars-course&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-08-25-25&el=podcast Have you ever wondered what happens when you finally pull away from a dismissive avoidant partner? Instead of you chasing, the roles reverse—and it can change everything. In this episode, Thais Gibson explains the psychological and emotional impact your distance has on a dismissive avoidant, why it triggers them differently than when you over-give, and how this dynamic can either spark growth or reinforce disconnection . You’ll learn how avoidants process separation beneath the surface, why your boundaries often awaken feelings they’ve been avoiding, and how to use space intentionally without falling into power struggles. You’ll learn: ✅ What pulling away signals to a dismissive avoidant at the subconscious level ✅ Why avoidants may begin to recognize your worth only once you stop over-pursuing ✅ How your emotional independence can reduce their fear of engulfment ✅ The difference between pulling away with resentment vs. pulling away with healthy self-respect ✅ Practical ways to hold your ground while leaving the door open for healthier reconnection ✅ Why creating balance between closeness and autonomy is key to secure love 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/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool #DismissiveAvoidant #AvoidantAttachment #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #BoundariesMatter #AttachmentHealing #SecureLove #RelationshipAdvice #SelfRespect #EmotionalHealing Sometimes, pulling away is the most powerful thing you can do. Learn what happens when you stop chasing and start honoring yourself. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode. 💗

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