Reactive Withdrawers: When Withdrawal Looks Like Anger
What if withdrawal doesn't look like withdrawal?When we think about a relationship withdrawer, we often picture someone who goes quiet, shuts down or walks away. But some withdrawers don't go silent—they become angry, defensive, critical or argumentative.In this episode, Julia explores the world of reactive withdrawers: people who may look like they're pursuing connection because they're highly activated and engaged in conflict, while emotionally they're actually moving away from vulnerability.We explore what can sit underneath the anger—including hurt, fear, shame, inadequacy and feeling…
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