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Jul 2022
18m 40s

5 Differences Between the Fearful and Di...

Stephanie Rigg
About this episode

Ever wondered what differentiates the fearful avoidant and the dismissive avoidant attachment styles? In this episode, I'm breaking down 5 key differences between these two types. We cover things like level of emotional attunement, relationship to boundaries, shame and guilt, and openness to personal development work.

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