THIS is What Happens When You STOP CHASING an Avoidant

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Start Healing Your Attachment Style With Personalized Courses Taught by Thais Gibson. Free for 7 Days (Enough Time to Complete a Full Course). Limited-time Offer: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=pVLslAKdCYg&utm_content=yt-08-01-25&el=youtube What actually goes through a Dismissive Avoidant’s mind when you pull away? If you’ve ever stopped chasing and gone silent—and suddenly they start reaching back out—this episode reveals why. Thais Gibson breaks down the 5 psychological stages Dismissive Avoidants go through when someone stops pursuing them. You’ll learn what these stages reveal about their inner world, how space impacts their emotional processing, and what it all means for reconnecting in a healthy way. You’ll learn: ✅ Why avoidants feel relief—not rejection—when space begins ✅ How they begin to shift from relief to regret over time ✅ What “mixed feelings” really mean for a Dismissive Avoidant ✅ How repression and indirect reconnection attempts show up ✅ Why vulnerability is so difficult—and how it filters their behavior ✅ What not to do when they reach back out ✅ How to turn understanding into lasting emotional growth Episode Breakdown: 00:49 — Intro to Attachment Styles 01:55 — Stage 1: Relief Sets In When They Finally Have Space 04:08 — Stage 2: Reclaiming Their Sense of Independence 05:24 — Stage 3: The Return of Mixed Emotions and Inner Conflict 06:31 — Stage 4: Questioning & Regrets 07:03 — 7-Day Free Trial 07:55 — Stage 5: Testing Reconnection Meet the Host Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=youtube 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=youtube 🎧 Discover Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ #DismissiveAvoidant #StopChasingLove #AttachmentStyles #ThaisGibson #SpaceAndConnection #EmotionalProcessing #AvoidantAttachment #SecureLove #BreakupPsychology #RelationshipGrowth If this video helped you better understand avoidant behavior, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who’s navigating love and distance. 💗