What is an avoidant man? How do you deal with an avoidant partner? If you’re dating an avoidant attachment style who keeps their emotions locked away, you already know how confusing it can feel. As someone with an anxious attachment style, I used to think avoidant partners were impossible to love. Yet, here I am, three years into a relationship with an avoidant man—someone I’ve broken up with multiple times but am now marrying.
Some might call me crazy, but I call it commitment. Relationships take effort, and I’ve learned to invest mine in someone who’s also willing to grow. My partner isn’t perfect, and neither am I. This blog isn’t about excusing toxic behaviors like verbal or physical abuse (that’s not avoidant; that’s dangerous). Instead, it’s about understanding the avoidant attachment style—those who keep their emotions at arm’s length but aren’t out to hurt you intentionally.
If you’re curious about how to love an avoidant partner or dating an avoidant attachment style without losing yourself, keep reading. Here are 10 lessons I’ve learned while loving someone with an avoidant personality. Let’s dive in!