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How to Deal With a Distant Partner | Anxious-Avoidant Attachment
In Episode 64 of In The Messy, Jan explores what happens when one partner seeks closeness while the other withdraws. Whether you're the person who needs space or the person who feels anxious when your partner pulls away, this episode helps you understand both sides of the dynamic without blaming either person.
Learn why emotional closeness can sometimes feel overwhelming, how past experiences may influence avoidant and anxious attachment patterns, and why withdrawing without communicating can leave your partner feeling confused and disconnected. Jan also shares practical ways to ask for space…
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