“Why Do People with BPD Attach to Avoidants?” Answering your Tik Tok questions! | Ep 278

What's Eating You Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou · Jul 24, 2025 · 16m

Have you ever felt completely consumed by someone who seems emotionally distant? Do you chase closeness, only to be met with withdrawal? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and there’s a psychological reason for it.

Let’s break it down.

@01:42.88 Understanding the Players

@10:29.91 The Push-Pull Dynamic

@11:53.30 Why the Attraction Feels So Strong

@12:41.86 Can This Dynamic Work?

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