#71: "Is he avoidant or just not that into me...

In today's Ask Steph episode, I'm answering the listener question of "How do I navigate being triggered by my partner's moodiness and irritability?" This is such a common pain point for folks with anxious attachment patterns. I share some context as to why moodiness is so activat ...  Show more

Choosing who you're going to commit to is a life-altering decision — so it's little wonder so many of us feel the weight of that pressure, and experience doubt around whether we're making the "right" decision. And while no one but you can ultimately make that call, in today's epi ...  Show more

Do you keep attracting emotionally unavailable partners? Are you dating someone who pulls away just when things get close? When this happens, it’s easy to feel lost and wonder if the person you’re dating is avoidant or simply not that interested. In this episode, Matthew, Stephen ...  Show more

In this episode, I give a bit of insight into the mind of someone who has avoidant tendencies when they say that you’re too good for them or when they are hesitant to step up within a relationship/friendship. If you like my thoughts and insights follow me on my socials below for ...  Show more

Have you ever found yourself perpetually in relationships that feel "close, but not quite"?

Do you yearn for a meaningful connection yet struggle to make it past the initial stages of getting close to someone?

Perhaps you've been hurt before, and now ...

In this episode, John answers a listener's question after they've emailed him for advice about their current relationship. He dives into avoidant attachment styles, and gives advice on how to know if you're attachment style is to blame for feeling "suffocated" in the relationship ...  Show more