Creating Safety For An Anxious (Or Avoidant) Partner
ManTalks Podcast31 Okt 2024

Creating Safety For An Anxious (Or Avoidant) Partner

Talking points: attachment, psychology, relationships


Men tend to underestimate how important the feeling of safety is for their partners. Not a dig, just something I’ve seen time and time again. And if you’re partner has an avoidant or anxious attachment style, your part in creating a sense of safety in the relationship can be complicated. Listen in for some straightforward tips.


(00:00:00) - Intro, and why women sometimes “test” you

(00:03:45) - Here’s what changes when she has an avoidant or anxious attachment style

(00:06:39) - And here’s what to do if she’s anxious

(00:10:14) - Tactics if she’s avoidant


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