Claim your 14-day Free Trial and transform your relationships this Valentine's Day! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/valentines-day?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=14-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast How do you reconnect with a dismissive avoidant partner? If you've grown apart in your relationship or want to rekindle the spark after a breakup, it’s important to understand how dismissive avoidants connect and what makes them feel safe in relationships. In this episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, Thais and co-host Mike DiZio break down six key strategies to help you rebuild closeness and strengthen emotional intimacy with a dismissive avoidant partner. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How to meet a dismissive avoidant where they are without overstepping boundaries ✔️ The power of acknowledgment and appreciation in rebuilding trust ✔️ Why lightness, humor, and playfulness foster emotional safety ✔️ How to create connection without pressure or emotional overwhelm ✔️ The most meaningful ways to show support and selflessness in a relationship ✔️ Signs that a dismissive avoidant is actually healing and opening up If you've ever wondered, “How do I get my dismissive avoidant partner to engage more?”, this episode will give you practical steps to create a deeper connection—while maintaining your own needs and boundaries. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:01 - 1 — Meeting Them Where They Are 14:27 - 14-Day Free Trial 15:20 - 2 — Acknowledgment and Appreciation 20:47 - 3 — Incorporate Lightness and Humor 28:04 - 4 — Absence of Pressure 35:43 - Rocket Money 37:36 - 5 — Supportiveness 41:03 - 6 — Selflessness 47:09 - Signs of Healing 50:40 - Conclusion Meet Your Host: Thais Gibson is the co-founder of The Personal Development School, a best-selling author, and a leader in personal development. With a Ph.D. and over 13 certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and more, Thais has helped thousands transform their relationships and emotional well-being. Helpful Resources: 💡 Take the Free Attachment Quiz: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📖 Learning Love Book – The guide to healing attachment wounds: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎙️ More Podcast Episodes: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read More on Our Blog: https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Follow Us on Social Media: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool Podcast Sponsors: 💧 AquaTru – Get 20% off any AquaTru purifier today! Visit AquaTru.com and use code 'THAIS' at checkout. 💰 Rocket Money – Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster: RocketMoney.com/THAIS 💼 Indeed – Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility: Indeed.com/THAIS 🌬️ AirDoctor – Get UP TO $300 off air purifiers: airdoctorpro.com and use promo code 'THAIS' 🧠 Headway – Visit makeheadway.com/thais for fun & easy personal growth! 🛡️ NordVPN – Try NordVPN risk-free at nordvpn.com/thais with a 30-day money-back guarantee! #attachmentstyles #dismissiveavoidant #relationshipreconnection #relationshiptips #attachmenttheory #selfhealing #personaldevelopment #relationshipgoals Love this episode? If you found this episode helpful, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps us continue to provide insightful content to help you on your personal development journey. 💙 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
