3 Signs A Dismissive Avoidant Is Pulling Away & About to Leave

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If you feel like your Dismissive Avoidant partner is slowly disappearing — saying less, reaching out less, and emotionally checking out, you’re not imagining it.

Most Dismissive Avoidants don’t leave with a dramatic breakup.
They detach quietly first.

In this episode, you’ll learn the 3 clearest signs a Dismissive Avoidant is pulling away and preparing to leave, the real fear driving this behavior, and how a securely attached person responds in ways that protect their nervous system, boundaries, and self-worth.

This isn’t about chasing, over-functioning, or blaming yourself.
It’s about clarity, emotional safety, and responding from security, not panic.

🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why Dismissive Avoidants often detach before they leave
How reduced bids for connection signal emotional exit
Why focusing on “flaws” helps avoidants justify distancing
The neuroscience behind avoidant deactivation
What a secure response sees early and acts on calmly
How exit narratives form long before a breakup happens

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – 3 Signs A Dismissive Avoidant Is Pulling Away & About to Leave
00:58 – 1. They Stop Making Bids for Connection
03:36 – 2. They Vocalize Flaws in the Relationship
05:07 – The Neuroscience Behind Dismissive Avoidant Detachment
06:05 – Key Pillars for a Secure Relationship Promo
06:25 – 3. They Begin to Build an Exit Narrative

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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