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When An Avoidant Meets An Empath
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Some relationships don’t look abusive on the outside, but they leave you feeling used, confused, and worn down to the bone. I’m Kim Lee, a child and adolescent psychotherapist, and I’m introducing a forthcoming series on a pairing I’m repeatedly asked about: when an anxious avoidant attachment style meets an empath. The title might sound dramatic, but what I’m really doing is slowing the dynamic down so you can see the mechanics, not just the pain.
We talk about how people get caught in these connections and why it can take so long to realize what’s happening. I unpack the…
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