DaphneLilyQuinnRose :
This conversation started out so strong, and then totally jumped the shark. 🦈 Women are what we’ve been programmed and shamed into being, until we start to reprogram … and then the shit coming at us really gets serious. That’s when men really show their cards, and how they actually think and feel about us. And, as an anxious-avoidant woman, I have some understanding of both sides. I don’t start anxious. We don’t often start the fire. We want happy, love, positive. What starts it is the sudden pullbacks, comments ment to drive insecurity, and games you play. It sets a precedent of something not to be depended on. He may love you, but he’s going to have these moments. It depends on the guy how far they go. It’s not fair for an anxious person to have to bear the brunt of the work. It’s just not fair. But we are those wired towards self awareness, because of societal commentary around needs and emotions. Things don’t work for us as much as they work for avoidants because of the way society values stoicism and productivity. We are forced to be the problem solvers. It’s nothing if not unfair. But, it’s the only way the dynamic stands a chance of collapse. The main mistake made is seeking a partnership in the avoidant on this journey. You can’t motivate or convince them. You have to stay focused on yourself, your needs, your growth, and do everything to keep your chasing of them at bay. They can’t avoid what’s not chasing, you get more secure and learn you can solve your problems on your own. You’re the one doing the emotional labor anyway; just do it for one instead of two. Then he will pay more attention to what you’ve got going on because he’s avoidant not for lack of want for love, but because he’s insecure in his own right. And then you can be the one to decide if he’s worth guiding into the next phase. Take back your power loves.
2025-06-14 22:53:27