Avoidance looks like not wanting people. It's almost always the opposite: wanting connection so badly that being seen feels like the biggest risk of all.
In this episode, Dr. Greg explores avoidant personality patterns through the lens of Catholic anthropology—where the quiet tug-of-war between longing to be known and fearing rejection comes from, and how the difference between what happens in us and what we choose opens a path toward freedom.
Key Topics:
Why "I just need my space" can be a wall dressed up as a boundary
How a childhood full of real love—not neglect—can still teach you that being seen means being blamed
Why avoidant personality isn't the same as avoidant attachment, even though they share a name
What the text you rewrite four times before sending is actually protecting you from
Why even your anger can be an imitation of Christ, not something to hide
How the difference between what "happens" in you and what you choose to do can pull you out of hiding
Got a Question for Dr. Greg? Have a topic suggestion? Want to share your thoughts? Email us at beinghuman@catholicpsych.com—we'd love to hear from you!
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