Don’t Put up With THIS From an Avoidant (And What To Do)

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I explore a common tactic used by avoidants, called "the flip," where they deflect responsibility and make you feel like you're the problem for wanting normal connection. I discuss how avoidants push away intimacy because it feels threatening. I emphasize that it’s crucial to recognize when this happens and to reinforce that your desire for closeness is reasonable. I also highlight the importance of avoidants admitting they have a problem. I advise you to stand your ground, inquire about their resistance, and give them a choice in working towards a healthier relationship. FREE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ATTACHMENT GUIDE: https://training.mantalks.com/attachment-guide SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Episode Intro 00:10 Introduction to Avoidant Behavior 01:58 The Flip 04:11 Avoidant Power Dynamics 05:33 Gaslighting 06:26 The First Step 07:11 Questioning Yourself 08:55 Standing Your Ground 09:57 What's Their Resistance? 11:13 Give Them Choice 📘 RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE Shadow Work Journal: https://training.mantalks.com/shadow-guide-download FREE A Man’s Guide To Ending Codependency: https://training.mantalks.com/codependency My book, Men's Work: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/ Online men’s group, The Alliance: https://mantalks.com/alliance/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME Follow the journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mantalks/ Visit the website for more resources and tools: https://mantalks.com Join the newsletter: https://training.mantalks.com/newsletter-signup 🎥 OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT LIKE Fixing The Fearful Avoidant Attachment - A Man's Guide: https://youtu.be/ZGXExtE1iZ0 A Man's Guide To: Anxious Attachment: https://youtu.be/UcmLQtNdD3c ⚡️ WHO IS CONNOR BEATON & MANTALKS? Welcome to the ManTalks YouTube channel. I’m Connor Beaton, and my mission is to help men break through the barriers holding them back. Whether it’s in your relationships, your career, or your mental health, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools, conversations, and insights you need to step into the man you’re meant to be. Here, you’ll find real, unfiltered discussions on relationships, masculinity, purpose, and self-mastery. Subscribe, tune in, and start living a life with more depth, purpose, and power.