Why does pulling away feel safer than staying close, even when the relationship is good?

In this episode of the Speak Honest Podcast, Jenn Noble continues the August series on the four Attachment Stances by exploring Avoidant Attachment, what she calls the Solo Tango. Jenn breaks down the signature moves of this pattern, from strategic self sufficiency to the subtle boundary expansion that happens the moment things start to deepen, and shares the story of a client whose relationships kept ending at the exact same two month mark. She traces where this pattern gets built in childhood, unpacks the nervous system science behind why the body presses gas and brake at the same time, and explains why avoidant and anxious partners so often find each other. Most importantly, Jenn makes the case that independence was never the enemy of love, it was just working alone when it didn't have to.

You might want to listen if:

  • You pull away or create distance the moment a relationship starts feeling real
  • You've been told you're avoidant attachment style and want to understand what's actually happening in your body
  • You keep ending relationships around the same timeframe and can't explain why
  • You mistake needing nothing from anyone for being emotionally healthy
  • You're the anxious partner trying to understand why the person you love keeps disappearing when things get good

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DISCLAIMER:  Speak Honest podcast content is informational, not professional or medical advice. Jenn is an ICF relationship coach, not a licensed therapist. Consult health professionals for specific concerns. Client opinions do not reflect Speak Honest’s stance. We aim for acc...

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