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Join NowEpisode #81: The Anxious Avoidant Relationship
The anxious-avoidant pairing is by far the most common dynamic Julie Menanno sees, and in this Secure Love Club session she offers a rich review of the attachment styles through that specific lens. Whether you are brand new to the work or want a refresher that lands in a fresh way, Julie walks through how the anxious partner and the avoidant partner each experience threat, protest, and withdrawal, and why they get locked into a self-reinforcing pursue-and-withdraw loop that leaves both feeling alone. She teaches with warmth and real-life texture, making the concepts easy to spot in your own relationship. You will understand why the two styles trigger each other so precisely, and where the exit from the loop begins. An accessible, insightful session for any couple who recognizes the chase-and-retreat pattern. The full teaching is inside for members.
