237. When Emotions Feel Unsafe: Inside the Dismissive Avoidant Mind
From Lit AF Relationships by Sarah Cohan
March 4, 2026 · 17 min · Episode 237
About this episode
This episode explores the dismissive avoidant attachment style and its impact on emotional expression and relationships.
Do you feel like you can only rely on yourself or that it’s a sign of weakness to share your feelings? If so, this episode is for you. I share why the dismissive avoidant attachment style is brought up to think they need to be independent. I also share why the dismissive-avoidant is cut off from their emotions. If you’re in a relationship with a dismissive avoidant this will help you understand why they need so much space and why feelings are so hard for them. Discover your attachment style to break free from old relationship patterns. Take the free quiz here: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6329f75e6dd9410016a64043 Follow Lit AF Relationships on Instagram: @itsmesarahcohan.com Visit the Lit AF Relationships Website: https://www.sarahcohan.com/ If you’re interested in one-on-one or couples coaching I’d love to help you heal old patterns to create healthy relationships where you feel like you’re on the same team. Get started by applying for a free 60-minute healthy relationships call here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddL3tie849uvgD1m31l4MAH3AzH0FlWgnsG0gPEBEzeDyPyg/viewform
People in this episode
Host: Sarah Cohan
Topics covered
- dismissive avoidant attachment style
- emotional safety
- relationship patterns
- self-reliance
- understanding emotions
Keywords
- dismissive avoidant
- attachment style
- emotions
- relationships
- self improvement
Mentioned in this episode
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