How to Connect with Your Dismissive Avoidant Husband: Jennifer’s Journey to Emotional Intimacy

I’m Jennifer, and if you’re anything like me, you probably didn’t imagine that marriage would come with the struggles of emotional distance. When I married my husband, Mark, I thought our bond was strong enough to overcome anything.

But as time passed, I found myself feeling more and more disconnected. No matter how hard I tried, it seemed like I could never get close to him emotionally.

Mark’s avoidance of emotional conversations was confusing at first.

He never wanted to talk about our feelings, and whenever I tried to get us to connect on a deeper level, he would retreat.

I used to wonder if there was something wrong with me — if maybe I was too needy or demanding.

But after a lot of reflection (and some Googling), I discovered something that changed everything: Mark has a dismissive avoidant attachment style.

If you’re married to a man like Mark, who tends to push you away when you get too close, you’re not alone.

Learning about his attachment style helped me understand his behavior, and I hope my experience can help you, too. Here’s what I learned about how to connect with a dismissive avoidant husband and create emotional…