Parre'apy Podcast: Why Some People Cling & Others Run | Anxious vs. Avoidant Attachment

Parre'apy Podcast: Why Some People Cling & Others Run | Anxious vs. Avoidant Attachment

From Parre'apy Podcast by Parre Thompson

March 25, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

This episode explores the emotional dynamics of anxious and avoidant attachment styles in relationships.

Why do some people hold on tighter when love feels uncertain… while others shut down and pull away the moment things get too close? In this episode of the Parre’apy Podcast, we’re unpacking the emotional push and pull of anxious and avoidant attachment. We’re getting real about what it feels like to fear abandonment, struggle with vulnerability, crave reassurance, and need space — all while trying to build healthy relationships. This conversation is honest, vulnerable, and deeply affirming for anyone who has ever felt like they were “too much,” “too distant,” or stuck in painful relationship cycles they didn’t fully understand. In this episode, we talk about: ✨ what anxious attachment really feels like ✨ what avoidant attachment looks like beneath the surface ✨ why these two styles are often drawn to each other ✨ how miscommunication creates emotional distance ✨ how healing begins through awareness, boundaries, and self-trust ✨ how to move toward healthier, more secure love This episode is your reminder that your patterns are not your identity — and healing the way you love is possible.

People in this episode

Host: Parre Thompson

Topics covered

  • anxious attachment
  • avoidant attachment
  • relationship dynamics
  • emotional distance
  • self-trust
  • healing in relationships

Keywords

  • attachment styles
  • fear of abandonment
  • vulnerability
  • healthy relationships
  • emotional push and pull

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