Can Anxious People Date Avoidants? We're Talking Attachment Styles

Can Anxious People Date Avoidants? We're Talking Attachment Styles

From We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson by WNTT

April 16, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

Dr. Amir Levine discusses the dynamics of attachment styles in relationships and offers tools for navigating them.

Dr. Amir Levine dives deeper into the dynamics of attachment styles in relationships. He explains why anxious and avoidant individuals often find themselves stuck in a never-ending cycle, and how these patterns can impact the way we choose and connect with romantic partners. Amir offers insightful tools to help both anxious and avoidant types navigate their relationships more effectively, and shares how being with a secure partner can change the way we experience love. With practical advice and eye-opening truths, this episode uncovers the path to breaking free from destructive patterns and creating healthier, more secure connections. We’re Talking Attachment Styles with Dr. Amir Levine (Part Two) Follow me here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod⁠ Take the We Need To Talk quiz to discover your attachment style and get personalised episode recommendations: ⁠https://linkly.link/2g3t4⁠ Support Amir here: Website: ⁠https://linkly.link/2g2xk⁠ My Attachment Topography Calculator: ⁠https://linkly.link/2g2xl⁠ Secure at Waterstones https://linkly.link/2g8vz Enter 'Secure26' for 25% off (00:00) Intro (01:09) What Do Different Attachment Styles…

People in this episode

Host: Paul C. Brunson

Guest: Dr. Amir Levine

Topics covered

  • attachment styles
  • relationships
  • anxiety
  • avoidance
  • romantic partners
  • secure connections

Keywords

  • attachment styles
  • anxious
  • avoidant
  • relationships
  • secure partner
  • love
  • dynamics

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Organizations: We Need To Talk, WNTT

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