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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 1H 31M

776. He Won’t Commit? Here’s the HARSH Truth About Avoidant Men with Mark Groves

from Almost 30 · host Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik

In this episode, renowned relationship coach Mark Groves gets real about dating, attachment styles, and what it takes to create lasting, conscious love. If you’re ready to manifest healthy love, break codependency cycles, and feel seen, this one is a must-listen!  Ahead, learn how past wounds shape who we attract + why being spiritually connected is a superpower in deciding if someone is “your person.” Plus, discover what it truly means to have high standards, strong boundaries, and deep self-love in an era of casual connections. Mark dishes out actionable tips for bossing up in all your relationships, especially the one with yourself. From navigating modern romance to owning your deepest emotional truths, this episode will teach you how to step into your most empowered, magnetic energy in both dating + life. We also talk about: -Understanding anxious and avoidant attachment styles in relationships -How to trust your intuition while still discerning red flags versus self-sabotage -The role of nervous system regulation in love, dating, and breakups -Letting go of people-pleasing and reclaiming your authentic truth -The spiritual and energetic impacts of casual sex -“Nice guy” syndrome, boundaries, and why women crave emotional honesty -Healing the father wound and mother wound for deeper connection -Social media anxiety, digital burnout, and redefining self-worth outside the algorithm -Personal stories of betrayal, forgiveness, and learning to honor your body’s wisdom -Tips for manifesting aligned partnership and recognizing when it’s not your person Resources -Website: markgroves.com + createthelove.com -Instagram: @createthelove -Podcast: The Mark Groves Podcast -Substack: Humaning with Mark Groves -Youtube: @markgroves -Get our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.  Our Place | Visit fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide.  Cymbiotika | Go to Cymbiotika.com/Almost30 for 20% off + free shipping.  Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.  Learn More: -⁠https://almost30.com/about⁠ -⁠almost30.com/morningmicrodose⁠ -⁠https://almost30.com/book Join our community: -⁠facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups⁠ -⁠instagram.com/almost30podcast⁠ -⁠tiktok.com/@almost30podcast⁠ -⁠youtube.com/Almost30Podcast

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In this episode, renowned relationship coach Mark Groves gets real about dating, attachment styles, and what it takes to create lasting, conscious love. If you’re ready to manifest healthy love, break codependency cycles, and feel seen, this one is a must-listen!  Ahead, learn how past wounds shape who we attract + why being spiritually connected is a superpower in deciding if someone is “your person.” Plus, discover what it truly means to have high standards, strong boundaries, and deep self-love in an era of casual connections. Mark dishes out actionable tips for bossing up in all your relationships, especially the one with yourself. From navigating modern romance to owning your deepest emotional truths, this episode will teach you how to step into your most empowered, magnetic energy in both dating + life. We also talk about: -Understanding anxious and avoidant attachment styles in relationships -How to trust your intuition while still discerning red flags versus self-sabotage -The role of nervous system regulation in love, dating, and breakups -Letting go of people-pleasing and reclaiming your authentic truth -The spiritual and energetic impacts of casual sex -“Nice guy” syndrome, boundaries, and why women crave emotional honesty -Healing the father wound and mother wound for deeper connection -Social media anxiety, digital burnout, and redefining self-worth outside the algorithm -Personal stories of betrayal, forgiveness, and learning to honor your body’s wisdom -Tips for manifesting aligned partnership and recognizing when it’s not your person Resources -Website: markgroves.com + createthelove.com -Instagram: @createthelove -Podcast: The Mark Groves Podcast -Substack: Humaning with Mark Groves -Youtube: @markgroves -Get our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: http://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.  Our Place | Visit fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide.  Cymbiotika | Go to Cymbiotika.com/Almost30 for 20% off + free shipping.  Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.  Learn More: -⁠https://almost30.com/about⁠ -⁠almost30.com/morningmicrodose⁠ -⁠https://almost30.com/book Join our community: -⁠facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups⁠ -⁠instagram.com/almost30podcast⁠ -⁠tiktok.com/@almost30podcast⁠ -⁠youtube.com/Almost30Podcast

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