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Feb 2025
1h 29m

Aurora Culpo: ‘I Only Date Avoidant Men…...

Adam Lane Smith & Sarah Dawn Moore
About this episode

🎙️ Welcome to this eye-opening episode of "I Wish You Knew" with hosts Adam Lane Smith, The Attachment Specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media. 

In this episode, Aurora Culp opens up about her experiences with relationships, attachment styles, and why she tends to be drawn to avoidant men. Through personal stories and deep reflections, she explores the patterns that have shaped her love life and what she’s doing to break free from unhealthy cycles.

✨ Main Topics Covered:

👉 Aurora’s struggles with dating and attraction to avoidant men
👉 The role of attachment theory in romantic relationships
👉 How childhood dynamics with parents influence partner choices
👉 The challenges of dating emotionally unavailable partners
👉 The importance of secure attachment and emotional intimacy
👉 Strategies for fostering healthier relationships and breaking toxic cycles
👉 How waiting three months before commitment can impact dating outcomes

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, this episode is for you. Aurora’s journey highlights the power of self-awareness and growth when it comes to love and attachment. 

Stay tuned for more expert insights and relationship advice in future episodes!
If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably love our episode titled ‘Avoidant Husband & Anxious Wife Coached by Attachment Specialist’ https://youtu.be/QiPEH0o3EKA 

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