7 Ways Avoidant Men Like To Test You | Adam Lane Smith The Attachment Specialist

Avoidant men often seem distant, inconsistent, or emotionally unavailable. But what if their confusing behavior is actually a series of hidden tests?

In this video, Adam breaks down how avoidant men subconsciously test your emotional safety, boundaries, and trustworthiness in relationships and how to respond without losing your self-respect.

Topics Covered
👉 The Space Test — Why avoidant men pull away after intimacy and how to avoid triggering their fear of closeness
👉 The Irritability Test — How to stay grounded when avoidant men are stressed, moody, or distant
👉 The Self Sufficiency Test — Why emotional independence matters more than constant validation
👉 The Autonomy Test — How respecting an avoidant man’s need for space builds long term connection
👉 The Judgment Test — What avoidant men reveal to test if you’ll shame, fix, or abandon them
👉 The Ex Talk Test — How to stay calm when past relationships are brought up
👉 The Co Executive Test — How avoidant men finally show they trust you by letting you lead with them

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00:29:31 Understanding Avoidant Men and Personal Space
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