Have you ever met someone who seemed incredibly loving, attentive, and all-in at the beginning of a relationship—only to become distant once things got serious?

In this episode of Not So Dumb Blonde, Kaytlyn Gilner breaks down four surprising signs of dismissive avoidant attachment that often get missed in dating and relationships.

Many people assume avoidant attachment looks like emotional distance from day one. In reality, dismissive avoidants can initially appear affectionate, reassuring, and deeply invested. The challenges often emerge once true emotional intimacy develops and attachment wounds become activated.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What dismissive avoidant attachment actually is
• Why avoidants can seem loving and emotionally available at first
• The connection between love bombing and attachment insecurity
• How superficial relationships can be a warning sign
• The role of work, hobbies, substances, and other distractions in emotional avoidance
• Communication red flags that may indicate avoidant attachment patterns
• How attachment wounds impact long-term relationship dynamics

Whether you're trying to understand your own attachment style, make sense of a past relationship, or learn how to identify healthy relationship patterns, this episode offers practical insights into one of the most misunderstood attachment styles.

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