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How Emotionally Avoidant Partners Change: From Honeymoon Stage to Emotional Distance

Discover how emotionally avoidant partners shift from romantic charm in the honeymoon phase to emotional withdrawal, and learn how to navigate these changes.

Jennifer McDougall
Hello, Love
5 min readJan 24, 2025

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They’re attentive, affectionate, and go out of their way to make you feel like the most important person in the world. But then… something shifts. The romance starts to fade, the effort disappears, and you’re left wondering, Where did Mr. Romantic go?

Discover how emotionally avoidant partners shift from romantic charm in the honeymoon phase to emotional withdrawal, and learn how to navigate these changes.
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If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with an emotionally avoidant partner — and let’s just say their honeymoon phase charm is often as temporary as a Snapchat story. Let’s break it all down so you can spot the signs and protect your peace.

Honeymoon Stage: A Masterclass in Illusion

During the early days of the relationship, an emotionally avoidant partner can seem like Prince Charming himself. They pull out all the stops — grand gestures, constant communication, and a level of attentiveness that would make even your closest friends jealous. Why? Because during the honeymoon stage, there’s minimal emotional risk for them.

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Jennifer McDougall
Jennifer McDougall

Written by Jennifer McDougall

Host of Life Refined podcast 🎙️ Personal Growth | Self-Improvement | Wellness 💡 Helping you level up your mindset & life. https://linktr.ee/jenmcdougall

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