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Growing up with a mother who hates the idea of relationships.

Growing up with a mother who hates the idea of relationships. — I love my mother to death. I would do absolutely everything and anything for her if it meant she was happy. Ever since my siblings and I were young, we were always told not to get married early and to…

r/raisedbynarcissistspost4/10/2026
My arguments against manifestation

My arguments against manifestation — 1. **Maladaptive daydreaming proves that manifestation isn't real**; Manifestation doctrine teaches that what you focus on expands and manifests in your physical reality. Do not split hairs and try to…

r/JosephMurphypost1/23/2025
Building My First B2C SaaS Product – Learning, Struggling, and Still Going

Building My First B2C SaaS Product – Learning, Struggling, and Still Going — I’ve been working on my B2C SaaS app **Gamify** for a little over a week now. It’s a habit-tracking, gamified to-do list app — a mix of fun and structure I’ve always felt was missing in other tools. …

r/digital_marketingpost5/2/2025
10 startup lessons I’d tattoo on every founder’s arm (in comic sans) - i will not promote

10 startup lessons I’d tattoo on every founder’s arm (in comic sans) - i will not promote — 10 startup lessons I’d tattoo on every founder’s arm (in comic sans) 1. no one cares about your idea. not even your mom. show traction. 1. 2. build fast. talk to users faster. and by “talk,” I mean…

r/startupspost5/2/2025
Interview for associate devops role, not sure how it went, need opinions

Interview for associate devops role, not sure how it went, need opinions — I had a technical discussion with with a smaller company(around 100-200 employees) and they are filling out a new devops team. I have 7 YOE at large tech companies as a software engineer, but my dutie…

r/DevOpspost5/2/2025
How to Wreck Your Career: a cautionary tale from someone who has 5 years of experience..

How to Wreck Your Career: a cautionary tale from someone who has 5 years of experience.. — Context:- I am a 31 year old UX designer with a masters degree in industrial design from one of the top design schools here in India. I have almost 6 years of experience on the paper of which I hav…

r/UXDesignpost5/3/2025
I have failed. More than once. (i will not promote)

I have failed. More than once. (i will not promote) — Been 10 years since I started my professional journey. I have failed. More than once. I have also succeeded and still doubted myself through it. I have risked time, energy, money, relationships. S…

r/startupspost5/4/2025
Adventures of a South African Engineer: Lessons from 3 Startups (I will not promote)

Adventures of a South African Engineer: Lessons from 3 Startups (I will not promote) — **Adventures of a South African Engineer: Lessons from 3 Startups** These are a few things I have come to learn while doing "startups," maybe it will help some entrepreneurs in their startup travels.…

r/startupspost5/5/2025
{Weekly Discussion} Google seems to be giving the thumbs up to Reddit's AI Scaled Machine Translations

{Weekly Discussion} Google seems to be giving the thumbs up to Reddit's AI Scaled Machine Translations — Background - during an earnings call, Reddit said that google said thumbs up to the idea of publishing AI machine translated content - apparently something they've penalized others before. [Gagan Gho…

r/SEOpost5/5/2025
We Fired a Developer But Not Because He Was Bad, But Because He Wasn't Right. Only 2 Legit Reasons to Fire Anyone. (i will not promote)

We Fired a Developer But Not Because He Was Bad, But Because He Wasn't Right. Only 2 Legit Reasons to Fire Anyone. (i will not promote) — After building a small team and running a startup for a while, We’ve come to a hard conclusion: There are only two legitimate reasons to fire someone. 1. They are not the right fit for the company.…

r/startupspost5/6/2025
How do you effectively refine wireframes into a responsive design?

How do you effectively refine wireframes into a responsive design? — I’m currently working on a website redesign and started by sketching out some wireframes to get the structure right. I found some great wireframes on [wireframes.org](http://wireframes.org) to use as …

r/web_designpost5/7/2025
Being an Entrepreneur is bloody hard

Being an Entrepreneur is bloody hard — That's a quote from Dan Pena and it's absolutely right. The bum boys on Instagram, YouTube and all the rest that pretend like it's easy are 1000% full of it. The true life of a business person and e…

r/Entrepreneurpost5/7/2025
Every day I try to do things right. Every day they say no. Now I duct-tape and maintain the mess I warn them about

Every day I try to do things right. Every day they say no. Now I duct-tape and maintain the mess I warn them about — Hey folks, Just wanted to drop this little gem of corporate masochism So I work at this company where we develop software for real state agencies, in this 'properties' sql table we have a field cal…

r/webdevpost5/7/2025
Am I Overthinking the Name?

Am I Overthinking the Name? — I’m in the planning phase of starting a fashion accessories brand, mainly leather goods to begin with. I’m definitely a chronic overthinker, but I can’t seem to come up with a name that feels right. A…

r/smallbusinesspost5/8/2025
A little look into how fearful avoidants operate (aka, how one of my relationships ended - twice - because I was unaware of my patterns)

A little look into how fearful avoidants operate (aka, how one of my relationships ended - twice - because I was unaware of my patterns) — When I was 21 and *severely* fearful avoidant I dated a secure guy who was wonderful in every way, but obviously not for me. I did everything stereotypical of a fearful avoidant attachment does in a…

r/attachment_theorypost8/26/2025
🕊️ Community Reminder: Respectful Dialogue & Open Exchange

🕊️ Community Reminder: Respectful Dialogue & Open Exchange — Hey everyone, We just want to take a moment to thank all of you for helping make r/AstralProjection one of the most interesting and supportive spaces on Reddit. Every day, people from around the worl…

r/AstralProjectionpost10/17/2025
Success Story: FA/Disorganized Attachment Healing Roadmap, Resource Recommendations

Success Story: FA/Disorganized Attachment Healing Roadmap, Resource Recommendations — **Hello, fellow Fearful Avoidants! The below post has grown out of almost 3 years of research and healing this attachment style, which in my case was coupled with Relationship OCD (ROCD). ROCD is a vi…

r/attachment_theorypost10/23/2025
Rushing to know if I’m long term compatible with someone

Rushing to know if I’m long term compatible with someone — The past two years I’ve done a lot of internal work on myself regarding my attachment and codependency issues. I feel that I lean more secure than ever. I recently started seeing someone, I’ve known t…

r/AnxiousAttachmentpost12/17/2025
A letter to my FA Ex

A letter to my FA Ex — I don’t even know why I’m writing anymore. I don’t know why I still pour my feelings onto paper when the person they’re meant for has emotionally switched off. Maybe this isn’t for you. Maybe it’s jus…

r/HealMyAttachmentStylepost1/27/2026
Specific Person (SP) Manifestation: No Magic, No Supernatural Forces. Just Proven Science

Specific Person (SP) Manifestation: No Magic, No Supernatural Forces. Just Proven Science — Hi everyone, It’s been a long time since I last posted, and honestly it was overdue. I keep seeing the same recycled LOA bullshit everywhere. Endless manifestation porn, more unqualified people calli…

r/JosephMurphypost2/14/2026
My mom called my son’s birthday party “f***ing embarrassing” because she cares more about what people think than celebrating him

My mom called my son’s birthday party “f***ing embarrassing” because she cares more about what people think than celebrating him — **UPDATE:** Thank you to everyone who commented and shared advice. A lot of people suggested going no contact with my mom to protect myself and my son. I understand why people said that, but I want …

r/raisedbynarcissistspost3/10/2026
read this if you are confused

read this if you are confused — Yes I have shifted, here is the mindset that brought me to this point. If this does not resonate with you move on. For those who follow the Law of Assumption, non duality etc I intend this will make …

r/realityshiftingpost3/10/2026
Friend said something that shocked me and explained everything...

Friend said something that shocked me and explained everything... — Edit: added an extra story to the bottom since this post seemed to resonate with people so much. Be strong folks, you're no one's NPC. You can go back and find a lot of my story on my page, but essen…

r/Divorcepost3/11/2026
UPDATE: My (32f) fiancé (28m) repeatedly does not clean the house

UPDATE: My (32f) fiancé (28m) repeatedly does not clean the house — Hello lovely reddit. First relevant links. My first post I deleted (so you can peruse the comments if you are interested): [https://www.reddit.com/r/relationships/comments/18yjl0g/my\_32f\_fianc%C3%…

r/relationshipspost3/12/2026
I want to go home.

I want to go home. — There’s bad nights like tonight where I just keep thinking “I want to go home.” I think it so much that I say it aloud on accident sometimes. I’m at my house now, that’s not what I mean by home. I ke…

r/CPTSDpost3/12/2026
THE PHOENIX LIGHTS 29th ANNIVERSARY This is what I saw that night March 13, 1997. It was a totally solid piece of machinery not just lights. I could see the bottom of the UFO clearly by two light sources illuminating the bottom of the craft as it flew over my head

THE PHOENIX LIGHTS 29th ANNIVERSARY This is what I saw that night March 13, 1997. It was a totally solid piece of machinery not just lights. I could see the bottom of the UFO clearly by two light sources illuminating the bottom of the craft as it flew over my head — I posted this also in UFO sub. March 13, 1997 I was working in East Mesa, Arizona in a 10 bed Hospice inpatient unit as the Charge RN. We worked 12 hour shifts getting off at 7:30 PM but that night t…

r/experiencerspost3/12/2026
NHI that Stop Time and Timelessness of the Oversoul; More Research that Supports how Aliens Obscure Human Memories.

NHI that Stop Time and Timelessness of the Oversoul; More Research that Supports how Aliens Obscure Human Memories. — Hi everyone. This is [me](https://www.reddit.com/r/Experiencers/comments/1ai4nzi/i_had_26_physical_contact_events_with_grey_aliens/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_c…

r/experiencerspost3/13/2026
How do I control my anger and my lack of patience in my relationship?

How do I control my anger and my lack of patience in my relationship? — I’ve been with my husband going on a year and a half. He’s a wonderful man and our relationship is overall healthy. But I fear I am becoming emotionally abusive towards him. I’ve been in bad relations…

r/DecidingToBeBetterpost3/13/2026
Started gateway this week. I’m confused

Started gateway this week. I’m confused — Hello! I admittedly don’t have the most knowledge about the gateway tapes. I’ve listening to a couple podcast episodes about them but it sounded like this intense experience where you will astral pr…

r/gatewaytapespost3/14/2026
Why does it feel like I'm a late bloomer and an over analyzer/overexplainer? why do I have such a hard time fitting in among my peers and never quite feel like I am myself with others?

Why does it feel like I'm a late bloomer and an over analyzer/overexplainer? why do I have such a hard time fitting in among my peers and never quite feel like I am myself with others? — I think the over analyzing might come from mercury being retrograde on the chart as well as both the moon and ascendant being ruled by mercury but I don't know if I'm interpreting that right. maybe th…

r/AskAstrologerspost3/15/2026
Why can’t I vocalize the way I feel, but can write it out when alone?

Why can’t I vocalize the way I feel, but can write it out when alone? — Hey everyone 22F here. I’ve been in therapy for a little over a year now (doing CBT AND ERP). I was briefly put into counseling in my younger years, but nothing substantial. My problem is, even afte…

r/therapypost3/15/2026
Sunken Cost Fallacy

Sunken Cost Fallacy — Married for almost 27 years. Got married at the ripe age of 19. Funny thing, I thought it was a mistake on my wedding night when he got out of bed to jack off because I was so exhausted from the long …

r/Divorcepost3/15/2026
My mother sent my childhood abuser to my home, after I have been successful at making sure he never knows where I live.

My mother sent my childhood abuser to my home, after I have been successful at making sure he never knows where I live. — Conversation is below. I have been very careful making sure my brother never knows where I live, as he beat me as a child so much police intervened and I was such a mess I was mandated to go to thera…

r/raisedbynarcissistspost3/15/2026
Goodbye...

Goodbye... — I feel so awful for hurting you. I never meant for this to happen. I never meant for you to burn out from me. Not a single day goes by that I’m not thinking about you. I wish I wasn’t a burden. I wish…

r/ExNoContactpost3/16/2026
I spent years trying to fix my life with discipline. Therapy showed me why that didn’t work

I spent years trying to fix my life with discipline. Therapy showed me why that didn’t work — **My Journey** I can’t remember not being depressed. I have some memories of the time before, but they are pictures, frames of a child enjoying life. But I’ve struggled with depression almost my enti…

r/DecidingToBeBetterpost3/16/2026
If you think someone is a narc, they probably are

If you think someone is a narc, they probably are — I used to doubt myself about this. Especially when the narcs many of us are dealing with seem to be charming, and so most ppl think they’re ‘nice’. But if you think in your gut that they are, due to …

r/NarcissisticAbusepost3/17/2026
Why are people such sheep when it comes to drugs?

Why are people such sheep when it comes to drugs? — People seem to just accept things, unthinking, unquestioning. This person I was debating with said "Well people can just die instantly from MDMA" and I said that's just false. That doesn't happen, not…

r/Psychonautpost3/17/2026
Breakup with my partner and best friend

Breakup with my partner and best friend — Its one of the first time im using reddit so im hope it'll be alright. I've had a best friend. He's been my confident for 10 years, he was my safe person, I was relying on him for everything. 3 year…

r/Codependencypost3/18/2026
I am ruining my life and I feel like i cant stop it

I am ruining my life and I feel like i cant stop it — Hello everyone and let me say thank you for taking the time to read and/or respond. Our time is valuable and I want you to know thst I genuinely appreciate you giving your time to a stranger... This …

r/DecidingToBeBetterpost3/19/2026
I asked my T what she thinks about me, I wish I didn‘t

I asked my T what she thinks about me, I wish I didn‘t — Today I told my therapist that I‘m not sure how other people perceive me and that I would be interested in her honest impression. She said that this is purely her subjective experience but that I som…

r/therapypost3/19/2026
Does my chart suggest or explain my commitment issues?

Does my chart suggest or explain my commitment issues? — I do pretty alright in friendships, however in romantic relationships I have a tendency of breaking up around month 3. This is almost always due to me becoming ‘bored’ of my partner, feeling that we d…

r/AskAstrologerspost3/19/2026
My mother won't stop grabbing my crotch

My mother won't stop grabbing my crotch — Not sure exactly how to flair this. Marked it NSFW just in case. Sorry if that's not right. I'm a 22y/o living between my divorced parents (don't have the means to get out on my own right now). Thing…

r/raisedbynarcissistspost3/20/2026
I need to let go

I need to let go — Me bf (32M) and I (31F) have been off and on for the past 2 years. We were engaged at one point but I called the engagement off. During our relationship he was angry about alot of things...money, his …

r/Codependencypost3/21/2026
The 'technique' that helped me manifest in 1 week what I have been trying for months

The 'technique' that helped me manifest in 1 week what I have been trying for months — I decided to make this a more general post since it's extremely helpful for any manifestation. Like everyone, I was trying to manifest something for a few months with common techniques like visualizi…

r/nevillegoddardpost3/21/2026
Is the hardest breakup the one where love was never the problem?

Is the hardest breakup the one where love was never the problem? — I’ve been thinking about a certain kind of breakup that feels particularly difficult to process. The kind where the relationship didn’t end because there was no love but because one person couldn’t s…

r/BreakUpspost3/21/2026
"Men Can't Be Men Anymore"

"Men Can't Be Men Anymore" — A week ago, I [posted about the Louis Theroux documentary on the “Manosphere,”](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stoicism/comments/1rtveyg/the_manosphere/) noting my surprise at the scale of the phenomenon, u…

r/Stoicismpost3/23/2026
Trans in a religious and conservative Viet household

Trans in a religious and conservative Viet household — Truthfully, it’s just awful. I (23FtM, pre-everything) am bisexual and trans. And I just happen to unfortunately be born in a Vietnamese Catholic household that loves our good ol’ president. Not to me…

r/AsianParentStoriespost3/23/2026
Met my ex after a year apart. It was the best day since our breakup. Here's what happend.

Met my ex after a year apart. It was the best day since our breakup. Here's what happend. — A year ago, I said goodbye to someone I truly loved. A year and a half together, big plans, intense love. The breakup was painful and messy. For a year I processed it, analyzed it, doubted myself. Ev…

r/BreakUpspost3/23/2026
It doesn’t matter WHAT you do, it matters WHO does it

It doesn’t matter WHAT you do, it matters WHO does it — Lately I’ve been thinking about how working on yourself is actually really important when it comes to manifestation (and no, don’t immediately assume it’s something hard). The phrase “it doesn’t mat…

r/Manifestationpost3/23/2026
How I broke free from panic attacks

How I broke free from panic attacks — For 3 years ago I was at the gym. I was doing my normal push routine while all of the sudden I felt immense pain in my chest. I laid the weights beside me and sat down, my heart was pumping, it was pu…

r/Anxietyhelppost3/24/2026
Intermittent affection as an unrelenting thirst

Intermittent affection as an unrelenting thirst — There's this gnawing, relentless, hollow sensation. Ever present. It's a feeling that's far away, aching, cavernous...*starvation.* An unrelenting emotional hunger that burrows into the core of my b…

r/NarcissisticAbusepost3/24/2026
START HERE! - Beginner Guides, FAQs, and Resources

Go to a subreddit page. There should be a … at the topright. Go to it and then hit Community info at the bottom of the screen

r/LucidDreamingcomment2/5/2018
If you are new here..

>power of the subconsious mind say people get result in one month two month but and me i never use it! ​ Your father is right. You are an idiot.

r/JosephMurphycomment6/6/2020
If you are new here..

>Before you ban me, please understand that I’m not trying to argue with you, I was just pointing out that claiming people can’t think critically is not a wise move because it can easily be said of yo…

r/JosephMurphycomment9/18/2020
If you are new here..

Oh yes. You're right. He took some time. But still, he managed to do alot in a relatively short time. If his tales are true, his is a good example to emulate. (Except that I wouldn't do the nightly m…

r/JosephMurphycomment9/18/2020
The NO BS Guide on Winning Your Ex Back!

You are right. Saying they left because of our flaws isn’t completely right, they left too because of their flaws. The most important thing is to recognize our own flaws for the purpose of self-accept…

r/ExNoContactcomment5/25/2022
r/AstralProjectioncomment6/4/2022
The NO BS Guide on Winning Your Ex Back!

Yeah I know right. Two months this end- who am I kidding though?

r/ExNoContactcomment7/16/2022
REMINDER: be kind to yourself. This is hard, and you’re handling it with grace and strength.

I realized after I read my initial response how much I repeated myself. Sigh, this shit is hard. Brain not firing on all pistons. The reason I asked for compassion is because he is acting like it’s a …

r/Divorcecomment12/14/2023
Think of the comments as inverted Uber ratings. (click to find out what this means)

Kind of solid advise. When you ask strangers for advise who dont know you they can only advise based on what info you give and its very hard for them, for us, not to connect those sittuations to simil…

r/relationship_advicecomment6/22/2024
The NO BS Guide on Winning Your Ex Back!

Ah..he was supposed to have space. Not you. You were supposed to be "waiting" Good on you for the No Contact. Serves them right.

r/ExNoContactcomment10/4/2024
Happy New Year and Bye-bye 2024: 6th Kill - $20,000 from Futures Trading

Can you explain more about true hand, what exactly it has to do with lob , since i too have done the same thing i was born left handed changed to right.

r/JosephMurphycomment12/31/2024
r/JosephMurphycomment1/23/2025
Manifestation coaches have not refuted any anti-loa arguments

You obviously did it wrong. And now you mad as fuck trying to shit on people who got it right. It’s okay, we get it since many of us been there for a brief moment too. But instead of actually learning…

r/JosephMurphycomment1/23/2025
My arguments against manifestation

1. Mental thoughts don’t become physical reality. Beliefs do. Repetitive mental thoughts turn into beliefs. 2. People in your world reflect your beliefs. Perhaps upon meeting someone you had an origi…

r/JosephMurphycomment1/23/2025
Before you make that post about some avoidant ex ask yourself……..

Right. It’s starting to feel like a circle jerk (that I am definitely a part of). I think people get confused because of the cognitive dissonance of them being caring and love bombing and then neglect…

r/attachment_theorycomment3/23/2025
Reading interest in text

I only ask this question out of curiosity cause instinctively I did feel the interest change. It actually turns out that I was right.

r/attachment_theorycomment4/4/2025
The "and" theory...

Feel all the emotions! But, when only the good keeps you stuck on rumination, remind yourself of why it couldn't/ didn't work out! It's very easy CBT, that is incredibly effective and offers a peace …

r/attachment_theorycomment4/4/2025
The "and" theory...

This is where "and" is super effective. You can feel both opposing emotions! "I miss the person I fell in love with ANDi know that person no longer exists!" I miss the things we used to do AND I kn…

r/attachment_theorycomment4/4/2025
How do I know if I simply don’t like someone enough to be with them or if I’m simply running away from what is safe?

I almost commented on this earlier in the week because I was dating someone who made me feel the same way but I’ve since ended things and I’m pretty sure what you’re feeling is a sign of incompatibili…

r/attachment_theorycomment4/5/2025
Reading interest in text

My instincts were right. The interest was not there based on actions. Words? Yes. She ultimately still was not fully out of her exes life. Always trust your instincts

r/attachment_theorycomment4/9/2025
I got ghosted and I feel blindsided

What a wise comment, thank you for this! This is reframing things for me. I’ve been hard on myself for falling for these types after thinking I should have spotted them better, but you’re right. They …

r/attachment_theorycomment4/20/2025
I got ghosted and I feel blindsided

Oh my god this. You’re so right. Honestly people also hide things well the first 3 months. It takes time for masks to fall. People know how to present themselves well in the beginning

r/attachment_theorycomment4/20/2025
my mind knows I’m trying to “trick” it

You will find the answer here - Moonlight Mailed Me ! : The No1 reason why people fail with their alpha programming. *Hi Everybody, I am one of moonlight's new cubs and his best for sure. I have a …

r/JosephMurphycomment4/24/2025
Voice-to-text recs for sales professionals

If you are getting wrist pain at all, there is something not right. Get an ergonomic assessment. Don't just guess or get equipment haphazardly. Moving the chair up or down a half inch makes a differ…

r/DevOpscomment5/5/2025
What hurts a DA?

It doesn't sound DA, it sounds secure, and you are right. 

r/attachment_theorycomment5/6/2025
I’ve failed at startups, lived on the road, and I still believe I’m successful

I mean this as a compliment: Everything you wrote sounds super normal in my book. And you're right. Why are you even bothering to define "success" on someone else's terms, though? It's your life.…

r/Entrepreneurcomment5/7/2025
Biggest entrepreneurial Challenge - Lead generation and sales

1. Finding effective channels is the holy grail, isn't it? You've got a solid mix with personalized cold DMs and content. But experimenting with new platforms like Reddit or X can be a goldmine if don…

r/Entrepreneurcomment5/7/2025
What are the signs to spot a DA or FA in early talking stage?

I can see why she didnt accept to seek therapy. In their mind its like we are exaggerating and everything is fine and anything having to do with psychology is actually bullshit (but obviously because …

r/attachment_theorycomment5/21/2025
How to fix my own FA attachment (ideally without therapy)?

Be careful with this because AI may be fast, thorough, and feel good in the moment, but that doesn't mean it's right. I personally don't think people should get therapy from an algorithm but each t…

r/attachment_theorycomment5/30/2025
How to fix my own FA attachment (ideally without therapy)?

Yea, but I understand how that itself is such a scary thing to do right. It activates the avoidance and discard instantly because they start feeling vulnerable, safe and almost exposed. Vulnerability,…

r/attachment_theorycomment6/2/2025
Attachment Theory & Free Will?

Ahh, you're right. Thank you. I ought to have noticed.

r/attachment_theorycomment6/4/2025
Fellow DAs, do you sometimes experience people taking it personally when you need space to be by yourself?

Consistency,is all,. Co regulation is a great tool that partners,as wall as children need their caregivers for,.stop being so selfish. Can’t believe yall are claiming avoidant like it’s you street gan…

r/attachment_theorycomment6/12/2025
A Metaphor for Avoidance?

Sounds about right. Being a human sucks sometimes.

r/attachment_theorycomment6/14/2025
It’s frustrating how often I run into women with Avoidant tendencies.

As a regular of that sub, I dare to disagree. While it's indeed true people (and early on myself included, until I knew better) confuse or wrongly attribute abusive patterns and narcissism to avoidant…

r/attachment_theorycomment6/16/2025
It’s frustrating how often I run into women with Avoidant tendencies.

I think skepticism is always warranted. But I would make the case that psychological processes like cognitive dissonance and projection are likely magnified in insecure attachers.   Plus some peopl…

r/attachment_theorycomment6/16/2025
It’s frustrating how often I run into women with Avoidant tendencies.

Damn, I think you’re right. To this day I don’t feel worthy of love until I accomplish my career goals. before that it was until I get my degree and before that it was until I make X amount of money.

r/attachment_theorycomment6/16/2025
It’s frustrating how often I run into women with Avoidant tendencies.

Youre right. That's one of the missing pieces. The reason a HUGE majority of people dont know what they want is the western culture. Its created that way by design.

r/attachment_theorycomment6/23/2025
r/attachment_theorycomment7/2/2025
Post-quality time cool down? Is this a pattern for DAs?

Ah...interpretation. Right. Yep. Always a safer bet than taking words at face value. Because facing something, is, after all, too difficult for an avoidant. Easier to win at a game only you know th…

r/attachment_theorycomment7/19/2025
I despise myself for having avoidant tendencies.

Short answer is: you won’t ever be able to know, often they don’t even know, and you need to protect your sanity first. Long answer is: don’t monitor what you think your partner wants but instead mo…

r/attachment_theorycomment7/31/2025
I despise myself for having avoidant tendencies.

I feel you completely but that’s because the guy I was dating was genuinely not very good looking. We had so much in common, could talk for hours, but I genuinely couldn’t utter the words “you look go…

r/attachment_theorycomment8/3/2025
A little positive reflection for anyone feeling they’re in the trenches right now.

Don't pay attention to downvotes, you're absolutely right. It's just a hard pill to swallow. Some people will read this and get angry or frustrated because it's an unpleasant truth, but it still needs…

r/attachment_theorycomment8/4/2025
My DA bf broke up with me Saturday morning.

It’s honestly uncanny, how accurately you have described my own situation - except that it has been a week now and we (me: f34, AP - him: m30, DA) were together for 10, married for 8 years. We were ea…

r/attachment_theorycomment8/4/2025
My DA bf broke up with me Saturday morning.

I know - you’re right. 🤝

r/attachment_theorycomment8/4/2025
My DA bf broke up with me Saturday morning.

I know you’re right. I’ve done years of therapy. This relationship undid a lot of it. He was the best partner I ever had, so I was really hoping it was going to work. I was wrong.

r/attachment_theorycomment8/5/2025
Starting over

LOL i hear you on the venting session. I think i'll get there soon, but lately when I've tried I just feel guilty because I don't feel comfortable yet insulting him-- even the things he did wrong I kn…

r/HealMyAttachmentStylecomment8/9/2025
Women I’m dating is afraid I’ll lose interest when I learn who she really is. Seeking FA perspective.

You’re right. I really like her, but I need to treat her like I would anyone else I just started dating.

r/attachment_theorycomment8/14/2025
Weekly Feelings thread - Share what you're going through without feeling judged, this thread shall be a safe space for all of us to share (rules still apply).

Why would an avoidant push me away, but then orbit me for almost 2 years — even while committed to someone else? I feel ashamed for being stuck on this.. I (32F) had a short but intense connection wi…

r/HealMyAttachmentStylecomment8/15/2025
Struggling after “healing” is challenged

Agree with most everyone else who has commented here. I don't know that the act of giving 3-4 weeks of space is either secure or AA. Instead, I'd look at the motivation behind it and what the space fe…

r/attachment_theorycomment8/25/2025
Struggling after “healing” is challenged

I wonder if you are asking for the permision to reinforce the boundaries or have the needs spoken outright. I say this because if someone needs weeks of space for no clear reason or whatever reasons, …

r/attachment_theorycomment8/25/2025