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Breaking Down an Avoidant Mindset

What if I Can’t Hold Love & How I’m Managing Avoidance

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Joe Gibson
Feb 17, 2025
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What if I Can’t Hold Love & How I’m Managing Avoidance

As someone who struggles with a disorganised attachment style (a combo of the anxious and avoidant mindsets), these days I feel more avoidant.

Some of my love-avoidance is intentional: I don’t want to date right now, nor do I feel a need to. I’m enjoying being single, and I think it’s healthy to take …

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