The Crucial 4: Stages in Order to Reconnect with a Fearful Avoidant
Time, focus, energy.
There is a secret to getting through a rough patch with your partner.
Whether it is a disagreement, an argument, or a breakup, one thing reigns true. You have to hit the reset button and forget everything you know.
That does not mean you are turning a blind eye and sweeping issues under the rug.
What it means is that what you were doing needed to be fixed. It is that simple.
The elements that go into a relationship are as long as a dictionary, but one is superior to all; your attachment style.
I show how each attachment style appears in relationships, displays behaviors, and intertwines with others.
What about when s*it hits the fan, and now you have a relationship to repair?
It can be hard when you are working with someone that does not have a secure attachment style.
Don’t lose hope. It just means that recognizing the elements to focus on is more defined. Let’s focus on the fearful-avoidant.
Don’t chase
The reality of dealing with a fearful avoidant is that they approach relationships with a foot out the door.