What Makes an Avoidant Man Feel Safe Enough to Stay

What does it take for an Avoidant Man to finally feel safe enough to stay in love?

In this episode, Kimmi returns to share his journey from emotional shutdown to engagement. Once known as “Kimmi the Avoidant,” he opens up about what helped him finally connect, feel secure, and build lasting love.

Topics Covered:
👉 How avoidant attachment distorts emotional connection
👉 Why emotional safety—not pressure—creates commitment
👉 The surprising impact of oxytocin, magnesium, and sleep
👉 How routines and rituals help avoidant men feel secure
👉 The “emotional baby” stage and how to move through it
👉 Avoidant men’s biggest fear: dying alone and unremembered
👉 How to spot emotional bids and respond like a secure partner
👉 The CEO analogy for leading your relationship well
👉 How to continuously grow closer in long-term love

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The next episode drops Thursday :)
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Overcoming Avoidant Tendencies
00:06:25 Navigating Emotional Growth in Relationships
00:12:00 Emotional Farewell at the Airport
00:17:21 Supplements for Improving Emotional Clarity and Sleep
00:22:39 Boosting Productivity: Overcoming Work Fatigue
00:27:28 Discovering Life's Purpose Beyond Work
00:33:21 Building a Lasting Family Legacy
00:40:17 The Importance of Reassurance in Relationships
00:45:20 Building Stronger Brotherly Bonds
00:50:53 Understanding Emotional Needs in Relationships
00:56:06 Building a Successful Marriage from the Start
01:01:39 Anniversary Relationship Update Ritual

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