This article was written by Liana Georgoulis, PsyD and by How.com.vn staff writer, Madeleine Flamiano. Dr. Liana Georgoulis is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience, and is now the Clinical Director at Coast Psychological Services in Los Angeles, California. She received her Doctor of Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2009. Her practice provides cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based therapies for adolescents, adults, and couples.
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When an avoidant partner pulls away, it's natural to miss them. Fortunately, there are many ways for you to cope with an avoidant partner's behavior and heal your heart. In this article, we'll share expert-backed information about why you're drawn to an avoidant partner and why they have a tendency to run away. We'll also provide tips about how to move on and focus on your own self-growth. Read on to get over an avoidant partner and prioritize yourself.
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- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/4-attachment-styles-in-relationships#anxious-attachment
- ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/yes-trust-gut-heres/
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/love-matters/2018/07/16-signs-of-an-avoidant-or-unavailable-partner#6
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/love-matters/2018/07/18-ways-to-increase-intimacy-and-communication-with-an-avoidant-partner#1
- ↑ https://alternativeshrink.com/2019/03/01/falling-in-love-with-potential/
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/me-we/201306/how-mourn-breakup-move-past-grief-and-withdrawal
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-freedom-change/202012/getting-over-breakup-attachment-style
- ↑ https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/ending-anxious-avoidant-dance-part-1-opposing-attachment-styles-0518174
- ↑ nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/5-benefits-of-healthy-relationships
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-and-recovery/201908/boundaries-and-the-dance-the-codependent
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/codependency.htm
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-emotional-meter/201803/how-i-learned-stop-being-people-pleaser
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