“This Is Just How I Am”: When Avoidant Partners Refuse to Change | Therapists Tehrina & Joel

💚 Your avoidant partner says, “This is just how I am”—but you’re the one feeling dismissed, anxious, and emotionally alone.
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✨ In this video, licensed therapists Tehrina & Joel explain what’s really going on when an avoidant partner refuses to grow, change, or meet you halfway.

You’ll learn:
5 signs your avoidant partner isn’t going to change
Why “This is just how I am” is a red flag for emotional rigidity
How to stop abandoning yourself in one-sided relationships
A powerful story from a viewer who walked away after 4.5 years of waiting for change
What to ask yourself when you’re stuck between hope and heartbreak

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🕒 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:07 The Problem Isn't Just Avoidance - It's Rigidity
02:52 The Science of Emotional Rigidity
04:28 Let's Get To The Heart Of It
07:09 5 Signs Your Avoidant Partner Won't Change
08:50 Reframing Your Role
10:26 Honor Your Growth Journey

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