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Avoidant Partners Look DOWN On Loved Ones And Preoccupied Partners Look UP!
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- Mar 4, 2026
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Summary
Preoccupied attachment partners think their avoidant partners are BETTER than they are considered to be by others, in terms of looks, intelligence, and mental health. Avoidant partners think that their preoccupied attachment partners are WORSE than they are considered by others. This judgement exacerbates the superiority complex of the avoidant and the inferiority complex of the preoccupied. Here's the post I promised! Need to support to see: https://buymeacoffee.com/drpsychmom/great-book-detailing-sexual-obsession Join my awesome Midlife Women's Group here: drpsychmom.com/mwg To get over 200 more episodes, most recently "Flexibility: The Most Important Quality In A Partner," subscribe here! https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom For coaching from DPM, visit https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/ For therapy or coaching, contact us at https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/