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Fearful Avoidant vs Dismissive Avoidant – Attachment Styles 101

CT Kaupp

The fearful avoidant and dismissive avoidant attachmen styles can seem similar on the surface – distant, independent, or hard to reach, but what’s happening underneath is very different. In this episode, we unpack the key differences between these two styles, why they’re often confused, and how each responds to closeness and connection. You’ll learn what drives their behaviors, what they both need to feel safe, and how to tell them apart in yourself or someone you love.