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EVThe 6 Stages of the Avoidant Push–Pull Dynamic 🚦🧠
1️⃣ Closeness 🤝 – They lean in for connection. Dopamine spikes, nervous system feels reward.
2️⃣ Trigger ⚡ – Amygdala senses “threat” in too much intimacy. Stress hormones rise.
3️⃣ Pull Away 🏃♂️ – Nervous system shifts to fight/flight. They need distance to calm cortisol.
4️⃣ Relief 😮💨 – Space brings down amygdala activation. Autonomy restores safety.
5️⃣ Craving 🔄 – Dopamine drops without you. Loneliness activates attachment circuits.
6️⃣ Return 🔙 – They re-approach for connection, restarting the cycle.
✨ This isn’t about cruelty or abuse, it’s about the brain trying to balance safety + desire.
👉🏼Have you lived through this cycle? Share your story below. ⬇️
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