# "What's The Difference Between Selfish And Avoidant Partners?" Beats Me Man

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Podcast: [The Dr. Psych Mom Show with clinical psychologist Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dr-psych-mom-show-with-clinical-psychologist-dr-samantha-rodman-whiten-4776497)
Published: 2026-04-19T11:06:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/episodes/Whats-The-Difference-Between-Selfish-And-Avoidant-Partners--Beats-Me-Man-e3hkkbb
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Duration seconds: 830

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