Episode 259: What to Do When You Like Someone as a Love Avoidant

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In this episode of Black Girls Heal, we're diving into the world of love avoidance and how to navigate new relationships when you're healing from it. We'll talk about understanding intimacy disorders, recovering from those avoidant patterns, and how to communicate your needs in a healthy way.


Whether you're just starting in your recovery, you're in a new relationship, or even in a long-term one, this episode is packed with tips to help you stay balanced and build stronger connections.


In this episode, we cover…

  • 01:33 Understanding Love Avoidance

  • 02:30 The different archetypes of intimacy disorders 

  • 03:22 How to navigate love addiction and avoidance

  • 05:26 Practical tips for love avoidants

  • 10:12 Ways to share your life as a recovering love avoidant

  • 19:00 How to initiate compliments and kindness

  • 25:09 Why you should embrace vulnerability


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Shena Lashey