#138: What to Do When a Partner Pulls Away| Listen on Anghami

Oct 2

#283: From Self-Abandonment to Self-Worth (Plus TWO Exciting Announcements!)

Pre-order my book, The Secure SelfIn today's episode, we're talking about self-abandonment and what it really takes to shift away from these well-worn patterns into a more secure version of ourselves that is grounded in self-worth. We discuss why self-abandonment feels so natural ... Show More

36m 33s

Sep 22

#282: How to Forgive Yourself for Pushing Someone Away (Ask Steph)

In today's Ask Steph episode, I'm giving advice to a listener who is feeling a lot of shame and self-blame for their role in the breakdown of a relationship, which they've come to recognise after working on themselves post-break-up. I share some thoughts on why shame and blame ca ... Show More

10m 46s

Sep 17

#281: When You Want to Work on the Relationship But Your Partner Doesn't

So many people will know the frustration of wanting to work on your relationship and being met with resistance, shutdown, or disengagement from a partner. When your sincere attempts at getting through and finding a path forward aren't landing, it's easy to feel hopeless—and confu ... Show More

21m 36s

Aug 2023

Here's what to do when they pull away

When someone pulls away, it can be difficult to navigate. Often times we feel like we did something wrong to mess the relationship up. It can cause a lot of anxiety if we're not sure where the other person stands or why they're distancing themselves...when everything s ... Show More

38m 33s

Nov 2023

What to Do When Your Partner Pulls Away | E375

Is your partner pulling away? It can be an unnerving experience, especially when you don't know why your partner seems checked out lately. But you can use this as an opportunity to gain clarity about how your partner is feeling in your relationship and start a conversation that b ... Show More

1h 2m

Jun 2023

He's Pulling Away...Now What?

Relationships can be a rollercoaster ride, with ups and downs that can leave us feeling uncertain and anxious. One common concern that arises is when your partner starts to pull away. In this podcast, we'll explore the various reasons why this might happen and discuss str ... Show More

33m 55s

Dec 2022

97. Attachment – The Anxious Avoidant Trap + How to Get Out of It with Nicole Walker

If you and your partner are struggling because one of you peruses connection and desires intimacy, but the other one of you pushes away and highly values autonomy, you might be falling into the anxious-avoidant trap. In this episode we talk about: · What the anxious-avoidant tra ... Show More

53m 1s

Oct 2024

Episode 675: How A Secure Person Deals With An Avoidant Pulling Away

If you have an anxious attachment style, your first instinct when your avoidant partner pulls away will be to run after them. But this rarely works. Dating/relationship expert Lucia explain what a secure person would do when an avoidant starts to pull away. Get <a href= ... Show More

8m 38s

Apr 2023

Things Not To Do When They Pull Away

When we feel our partners distance, our natural tendency is to lean in closer and try to repair the connection. In this episode, we discuss how to manage our feelings and behaviors when our partners need space. Check us out on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/u ... Show More

16m 38s

Aug 2022

How To Stop Fear Of Abandonment Ruining Your Relationship

Today Matt and the team answer a listener who asks what she can do about fear of abandonment. When you're scared of someone else leaving, it can make you bail at the first sign of an argument or problem. You make assumptions and think the worst any time you have a negative mom ... Show More

1h 14m

Oct 2024

Healing Your Fear of Abandonment

If you’re constantly scanning for signs that someone’s about to up and leave, even when there’s no reason to worry, this episode is for you. We’re talking about: Why you might feel abandoned even when you logically know your partner isn’t going anywhere, How to face ... Show More

17m 45s

Sep 2024

Avoidant Attached Broke Up Suddenly

This is a common phenomenon that most people with an anxious attachment style will experience if they dated someone with an avoidant attachment style. That is of the Avoidant Attached person suddenly running away after a conflict or breaking up. It can be really confusing for ... Show More

1m 28s

Sep 2025

The Push-Pull and Navigating Second Chances

When you're in a relationship shaped by attachment insecurities, the questions are complex, urgent, and deeply personal. In this episode of Decoding Attachment, host Annalisa Bahadur tackles your real-world dilemmas with clarity and compassion, offering acti ... Show More

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#138: What to Do When a Partner Pulls Aw...