the pursuer-withdrawer pattern in relationships, a dynamic that can significantly impact relationship satisfaction and longevity. Dr. Ferguson shares her journey into psychology and hypnotherapy, offering deep insights into how these modalities can aid in self-discovery and healing.
Tag: avoidant attachment
6 Reasons You’re Attracted to Avoidant People
You’re probably reading this because you are frustrated at yourself for choosing another unavailable partner. Maybe he is married, or he lives in another state or country. Perhaps he is dating you, but he seems to be married to his …
The Logic of Overworking: Avoidant Attachment Explained
Do you bury yourself in work when things get tough? It’s common when avoidant attachment patterns are at play. When you feel threatened, you overwork to feel safe. Why? Work gives you a sense of accomplishment and predictability, unlike relationships, …
The Anxious Avoidant DynamicHow communication gets complicatedThe Anxious Avoidant Dynamic
The Anxious / Avoidant Dynamic and how communication can get complicated.
It Feels SAFER to Avoidant Partners When They
For more information, check out my ‘ATTACHMENT’ highlight on Instagram If you would like to know how to work with this as a couple, check out my book ‘Heal Your Anxious Attachment’. The second half of the book is about …
Ep 25 Nine Tips for Dating If You Are Avoidantly Attached
When you are avoidantly attached, dating can feel like a complete minefield. You might have had people tell you that you are aloof, a closed book, secretive or not open to a relationship, even when you would like a relationship …
5 Tips for the Avoidantly Attached
Feel free to share this with anyone you know who is working with the avoidant style. If you are working with avoidant attachment, your keyword is CONNECTION. Some questions to ponder, especially during tricky times: How do I hold myself …
Steps Forward in the Anxious/Avoidant Dynamic
We are always learning each other in relationship. We learn about our partner’s history, preferences, triggers and attachment style. And, of course, we are constantly learning about ourselves. Remember that all of the attachment styles exist on a spectrum. That …
5 Ways to Increase Intimacy with Your Avoidantly Attached Partner
The key with the avoidantly attached is to remember that when they pull back, they are often just as upset as you. It is their coping mechanism that pulls them into solitude to self-soothe. This is how they did it …
Understanding your Avoidantly Attached Partner
This is something I have learned from the inside, having been in a relationship with someone avoidant for over 22 years (married for 18). Attachment and intimacy are complex. We receive many imprints about relationships from our childhood. Often, the …