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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 7 MIN

When Is a Dismissive Avoidant Actually in Love? 5 Signs

from The Thais Gibson Podcast · host Thais Gibson

Get 7 Days Free Plus Lifetime Access to Our Ending Codependency Course — Free Forever! Start Creating Relationships That Last. https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life-codependency-course?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=dream-life-codependency-course&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=pod-11-04-25&el=podcast  Most people assume Dismissive Avoidants never fall deeply in love, but they do. The signs just look different. When they start to care, it shows up in subtle, often misunderstood ways that can leave you questioning where you stand. In this video, Thais Gibson reveals five key signs a Dismissive Avoidant is truly falling for you, and how to recognize the difference between casual affection and genuine emotional investment. You’ll also learn how to respond in ways that build trust, connection, and long-term security. You’ll learn: ✅ How Dismissive Avoidants express love differently from other attachment styles ✅ Why slow inclusion in their world signals growing trust and safety ✅ What it means when they start opening up emotionally or making future plans ✅ How they show care through action instead of words ✅ Why their efforts to bridge distance reveal true emotional commitment Episode Breakdown:  00:00 – What Does it Look Like When A Dismissive Avoidant Falls in Love? 00:34 – Sign 1: Including You in Their Life 01:36 – Sign 2: Opening Up Emotionally 03:12 – Sign 3: Making Tangible Long-Term Plans 03:41 – Sign 4: Listening and Meeting Your Needs 04:53 – Ending Codependency Course Promo 06:06 – Sign 5: Bridging the Emotional Gap 06:53 – These Are Important Signs to Look For 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. Helpful Resources: 🧠 Take the Free Attachment Style Quiz https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=attachment-quiz&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 📚 Read the Learning Love Book https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/learning-love?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=learning-love&utm_medium=organic&el=podcast 🎧 Discover Podcast Episodes https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/podcast?page=1 📝 Read the PDS Blog https://blog.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ Let’s Connect on Socials: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ #DismissiveAvoidant #AttachmentStyles #AvoidantAttachment #ThaisGibson #PersonalDevelopmentSchool #AttachmentHealing #RelationshipAdvice #EmotionalIntelligence #AttachmentTheory #LoveAndAttachment #AvoidantPartner #AttachmentRecovery

Recognizing these signs helps you stop doubting their feelings and start understanding what love really looks like through a dismissive avoidant lens.

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