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When an avoidant partner needs space, it can feel sudden, confusing, and deeply unsettling - even when they don’t intend to hurt you.

In this video from the Loving an Avoidant series, Lisa Dawn explores why space can feel like abandonment, what’s happening in your nervous system, and how to respond without collapsing, overreaching, or losing yourself.

This isn’t about pretending that space doesn’t hurt.
And it’s not about becoming “less needy” or more detached.

It’s about learning how to stay regulated inside the space, so you don’t abandon yourself while waiting for connection.

In this episode, we explore:
• Why avoidant partners need space to regulate
• Why that space can trigger abandonment fear
• The anxious–avoidant nervous system dynamic
• How to stay grounded when distance feels painful
• What helps vs. what escalates disconnection
• How to respond without chasing or shutting down

If you’re loving someone avoidant and constantly asking yourself “Why does this hurt so much?” - this video is for you.

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