The Thais Gibson Podcast The Dismissive Avoidant Friend (What They Really Look Like)
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Dismissive Avoidant friends can be incredibly confusing. They may:
• Disappear emotionally
• Avoid deep conversations
• Show care through actions instead of words
• Keep things light, social, or intellectual
• Feel uncomfortable with emotional intensity
Yet, they often do care, just in ways that don’t always translate clearly.
In this episode, Thais explains how Dismissive Avoidants bond in friendships, why they prioritize independence, and how to stop misinterpreting their behavior as rejection.
What You’ll Learn in This Video
Why Dismissive Avoidants bond more through intellectual or social connection
What independent Dismissive Avoidants truly value in friendships
How Dismissive Avoidants show love through actions (not emotional processing)
Why they don’t do things they don’t want to do — and what that tells you
How to ask what someone is actually available for
How to protect your needs without pushing or over-investing
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – The Dismissive Avoidant Friend
00:43 – 1. They Are More Comfortable Bonding in Social or Intellectual Ways
02:28 – What Independent Dismissive Avoidants Value in Friendships
04:24 – 2. They Show Their Love More Through Actions
05:45 – 3. They Don’t Do Things They Don’t Want to
06:42 – Somatic Course Promo
07:01 – Ask The Person What They’re Available For
09:21 – Subscribe for More
Meet the Host
Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and a world leader in attachment theory. With a Ph.D. and over a dozen certifications, she’s helped more than 70,000 people reprogram their subconscious and build thriving relationships.
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