Why Anxious & Avoidants Attract (and How to Fix it) with Thais Gibson

I sit down with Thais Gibson to break down what attachment really is and how it shapes our relationships. We dive into anxious, avoidant, and fearful attachment styles, how social media is impacting connection, and why so many couples get stuck in the same patterns. Thais shares a practical framework for rewiring core wounds and building secure attachment. If you’ve ever felt trapped in push-pull dynamics or struggled to communicate your needs, this conversation will give you clarity and direction. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Attachment at a Cultural Level 02:05 Social Media and Short-Term Gratification 05:16 Conflict as Crisis and Opportunity 07:23 Is Attachment Programmable? 09:24 How Attachment Styles Form 18:14 The “Bear in the Woods” Conversation 38:04 Core Wounds of Each Attachment Style 44:01 Rewiring Subconscious Beliefs 47:20 Can Two Insecure Partners Build Security? 50:25 Freeze and Shutdown Responses 56:19 Communication and Positive Framing 01:00:36 Why Anxious and Avoidant Attract 01:04:01 Where to Learn More from Thais *** Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: Heard about attachment but don’t know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To Attachment Check out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance . Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , or Podchaser . It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community , and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to

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Why Anxious & Avoidants Attract (and How to Fix it) with Thais Gibson is an episode from ManTalks Podcast by Connor Beaton.

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This episode was published on Mar 2, 2026.

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