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Feb 4
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Blocking An Avoidant Is The Worst Mistak...

LUCIA
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Blocking an avoidant ex feels powerful - but it often does the opposite of what you want.Ex back strategist Lucia explains why blocking can quietly backfire with avoidant attachment, what it does to their nervous system and the new rule you need to understand before you decide whether to block or not.

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