Conosco la differenza tra le persone che sanno aprire il loro cuore e quelle che non sanno farlo.
Tu sai aprirlo.
Ma solo quando dici tu, beninteso.
…E se uno lo apre cosa accade?
Si guarisce.
(Haruki Murakami, “Norwegian Wood”)
Conosco la differenza tra le persone che sanno aprire il loro cuore e quelle che non sanno farlo.
Tu sai aprirlo.
Ma solo quando dici tu, beninteso.
…E se uno lo apre cosa accade?
Si guarisce.
(Haruki Murakami, “Norwegian Wood”)
Avoidants don’t run from people who hurt them.
They run from people who love them well.
Because being loved well means having something real to lose.
And having something real to lose is the most terrifying feeling they’ve ever known.
Is Your Relationship Over?
You can read about Red Flags in dating here. If this post resonated: I wrote an ebook called Just Friends: When Boundaries Blur and Respect Disappears. It’s an honest, personal look at blurred boundaries, disrespect, and learning to trust yourself sooner. It’s available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GX3B5SSXhttps://roamingtowardsmyself.blog/2026/04/02/is-your-relationship-over/
The Beginning…..
https://youtube.com/shorts/lPesZmuGZzs?si=C8-rywHAPyRlVgk4 New Beginnings!!! If this post resonated: I wrote an ebook called Just Friends: When Boundaries Blur and Respect Disappears. It’s an honest, personal look at blurred boundaries, disrespect, and learning to trust yourself sooner. It’s available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0GX3B5SSXThe Dismissive Avoidant Danger Zone (6of6)
They will deflect your concerns, project their insecurities onto you, and stonewall when things get tough.
Key Takeaway: Dismissive Avoidants are often running from something profound: the vulnerability inherent in true connection. Your most important job is to recognize these patterns early, listen to your inner voice screaming "this isn't right," and ultimately, choose yourself and your own emotional well-being.
Have you encountered these patterns in your relationships? What were the red flags you wish you'd recognized sooner?