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5 Reasons why you don't surrender to a relationship as a fearful avoidant

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  • čas přidán 15. 08. 2024
  • In this video I’m going to talk about 5 reasons why you can’t really surrender to a relationship as a fearful avoidant. Surrender in and of itself is like almost the complete opposite of what fearful avoidants have a tendency to do: wanting control. So how does this work?
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    00:00 Intro
    03:48 Feeling comfortable in the grey zone
    05:38 Wanting/needing control
    07:29 You feel that if you surrender that means that your are not ‘on’ and miss things
    09:19 The relationship has to be perfect, before you surrender to it
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Komentáře • 55

  • @TiffanyNicholeCatley
    @TiffanyNicholeCatley Před rokem +30

    This describes the road block I'm at 100%. I literally feel like two completely different people in my relationships. I'm working at it and experiences times of truly being surrendered. It's truly wonderful

  • @sunbeam9222
    @sunbeam9222 Před rokem +18

    Thank you.
    I think maybe one has to surrender to themselves and the universe first. Once we realise and accept we are enough to navigate anything life will bring those fears fade away It's ok to hurt, it's ok to be abandoned, it's ok to be rejected or cheated on. It's just an event How we chose to react to that event is entirely within our power. I don't even fear pain anymore. Been there, done that, I sit with the pain and let it transmute. There's love and grace flowing even through pain when we allow it to circulate. It takes way less energy that to try and block it. There's nothing personal is being hurt or rejected, it happens to everyone. Surrender is a beautiful thing. .

  • @refreshingtwist
    @refreshingtwist Před rokem +5

    The funny part is, I had this realization a couple years ago - that I was never fully in a relationship - always one foot in and one foot out. So, I entered the dating world with a mindset that said, "I'm going to give this my all!" Turned out that the first person I met and coupled with was a complete covert narcissist. I tried SO HARD in that relationship. At the time, I had no idea what a narcissist was. Well, 1.5 years out of the most toxic situation of my life... I now know ALL about narcissism. But I also feel like my FA side is a thousand times worse now. I am triggered by so many little things in the dating world. I now have so much to work on. But I am so thankful for all this information on the internet. Learning that I'm an FA has been monumental in my healing journey! You give me hope that I can heal too!

  • @ijustneedmyself
    @ijustneedmyself Před 2 měsíci +2

    I was with my husband for 17 years. He was my first everything. Even after all those years, I didn't fully surrender. It's only now after he died that I'm sitting here truly grasping how much I couldn't be fully present and how I never got to experience his love fully. It makes me so sad to think I never will get that chance now. Honestly, part of me is almost glad I didn't because I might not be able to function otherwise. It has been so hard and the idea of it being even harder had I fully surrendered is unfathomable. Again, so glad I found your videos because awareness of the issue will allow me to notice when I'm doing the thing and try to stop it.

    • @BirdieHaze2207
      @BirdieHaze2207 Před měsícem +1

      ♥️

    • @ijustneedmyself
      @ijustneedmyself Před měsícem

      @@BirdieHaze2207 ❤️

    • @rocwilder85
      @rocwilder85 Před měsícem +2

      @@ijustneedmyself be well with yourself and take your time ❤️ even with this attachment style, we are still worthy of love. No one is perfect!

    • @ijustneedmyself
      @ijustneedmyself Před měsícem

      @@rocwilder85 Thank you 🙏🏽 I'm glad I have a good support system of family and friends. Even my co-workers have come through for me. I'm grateful.

  • @bobbydigital9371
    @bobbydigital9371 Před rokem +5

    I’m pretty sure my ex was a fearful avoidant but she never wanted to make any decisions in the relationship and did not communicate her needs or complaints until she was breaking up with me. A month before that she was talking about kids names and getting married. The day of the break up we were supposed to go on a trip together. I was really confused for awhile before I found out about attachment theory.

  • @drekathigpen4869
    @drekathigpen4869 Před rokem +3

    I hate to date because of this. Like you stated, my mind is always working to protect and being hyper vigilant even when I like someone and they haven’t done anything wrong. I try to learn as much about the person as possible to feel safe before I surrender and then make them pass tests that they don’t even know they are taking. It makes dating exhausting instead of fun.

  • @rocwilder85
    @rocwilder85 Před rokem +9

    To fully surrender is scary as a fearful avoidant. I have someone who is what I’m looking for but my doubts keep me from just going with the feeling of love. I’m learning slowly how to just let go of those icky thoughts that always kept me from not being w someone who I deserve, and just give it a shot. I firmly believe that love does grow and needs to nurtured. If I don’t do anything and keep doing these bad habits, then I’ll always have what I gotten in the past. Change is hard but necessary. Thanks for this video! Your videos are spot on.

    • @ijustneedmyself
      @ijustneedmyself Před měsícem

      Did you do it?

    • @rocwilder85
      @rocwilder85 Před měsícem +1

      @@ijustneedmyself yeah

    • @ijustneedmyself
      @ijustneedmyself Před měsícem

      @@rocwilder85 🙌🏽 Awesome!!

    • @rocwilder85
      @rocwilder85 Před měsícem +2

      Awareness is key for this attachment style. It has its tough days but it’s also helping me understand more about myself.

    • @ijustneedmyself
      @ijustneedmyself Před měsícem

      @@rocwilder85 For sure. These videos have helped me make sense of so much.

  • @hazelsalminen1448
    @hazelsalminen1448 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I can recommend Judith Orloff's book Ecstacy of Surrender, which goes through all the areas of our life through the idea of surrendering.

  • @SkyePhoenix
    @SkyePhoenix Před 2 měsíci +1

    I want to surrender, part of me does... but the other part is terrified. Control is a big issue. Edit: I can only give as much as I get, though. I can't give my all to someone who is giving me leftovers. I especially want to control my feelings. I'm not afraid of hurting others. I'm afraid of getting hurt.

  • @MsCLAUDIANL
    @MsCLAUDIANL Před rokem +5

    Thank you so much. It will be useful next time, in case...
    For 7 years I tried to have a normal relationship with an avoidant but as I am a very disorganized FA it was just increasing my fears. After a year and a half of being single I feel scared more than ever. I think at my age is not as simple to trust and reprogram one's brain. Much love and many thanks again

  • @NoName-zb1gm
    @NoName-zb1gm Před 11 měsíci +3

    I've spent the past 2 years pursuing someone and now I'm realizing it may never happen because she might be a fearful avoidant. It's sad because we really have very similar personalities and she is truly a kind and gentle and sweet person and I really thought she might be the one. I would have done anything for her to make her happy.

  • @MostlyCloudy
    @MostlyCloudy Před rokem +3

    This is the HARDEST part 💯

  • @daniellec4728
    @daniellec4728 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love the word of gray zone, one foot out always a safety net

  • @jellyrcw12
    @jellyrcw12 Před rokem +3

    7:45 so true! I feel like I analyze my relationship to death

  • @Teddy_lovebea
    @Teddy_lovebea Před rokem +5

    Did you ever felt that you were suffocating when you were In relationship and thought that you did not love him?

  • @The2015incident
    @The2015incident Před rokem +5

    I appreciate your channel so much❤ I’m really want to heal from my past and let go. New subscriber🔅

  • @abcr1998
    @abcr1998 Před rokem +3

    Thank you dear for all you do ❤️
    Am so grateful.

  • @mariea.1015
    @mariea.1015 Před rokem +5

    Love this! Then, how do I surrender? 😅easier said than done because I feel like my subconscious (fear brain?) doesn’t allow to even tho I want to surrender and relax so much!

  • @alexistokarska9541
    @alexistokarska9541 Před 9 měsíci

    I realised that I'm scared when it comes to surrendering. I also realised I'm creating myself the situations when I'm not feeling good and I feel like I can't surrender. I'm starting to think about things that my boyfriend could do to hurt me (and the worst thing now is the thought that he's manipulating me or he's not secure, actually really insecure, but I'm not capable to see the truth) and I'm detaching from him emotionally, not being able to talk to him, really be present, listen, just be there to the point when he's asking what's wrong and if something happened. After realising that I slowly started to surrender more. I have a lot of moments when my distrust is popping up, but sometimes, some days I'm present. I'm here. And that's beautiful, I love that feeling and that's when I feel totally safe, not when I'm ruminating about the things my boyfriend is doing and whether they are toxic and gonna hurt me or not.

    • @paulientimmer-healingthefe9870
      @paulientimmer-healingthefe9870  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you for sharing your experience, this is so valuable. The healing journey is not easy, but you are on the right pad. ❤

  • @tk9721
    @tk9721 Před rokem +5

    I would love to know more about the control aspect of this!
    How do you surrender?

    • @paulientimmer-healingthefe9870
      @paulientimmer-healingthefe9870  Před rokem +1

      Whew, such an interesting topic. Ill write it down on the list, but I'll have to think about how to put this one in to words for a while!

    • @lke4907
      @lke4907 Před rokem +1

      @@paulientimmer-healingthefe9870 yes. I want to learn how to surrender! You said to surrender is to let go of control.. but how do we let go? I have surrendered to moments of love with my man.. it is so intensely beautiful and deep. But then I get scared and swim back to the surface to breathe and think. I believe total surrender equals total trust and it is a constant. Not just moments of it. I can only handle moments of surrender. Thanks, Paulien!

    • @sunbeam9222
      @sunbeam9222 Před rokem

      @@lke4907 you say you then get scared. What do you get scared about? What if that happens? Well that will happen. You will survive it. Did it happen yet? No. So why do you want to feel miserable over scenario that has not manifested? It's just insane. Fears are insanity. Unless ofc you really are in a physical unsafe situation but then instincts will show you what to do. Maybe you haven't suffered enough to accept suffering is inevitable and you will get through it every single time.

    • @lke4907
      @lke4907 Před rokem +2

      @@sunbeam9222 maybe I haven't suffered enough??????????????

    • @sunbeam9222
      @sunbeam9222 Před rokem +1

      @@lke4907 yes we grow more awareness through suffering than clinging onto fears. Eckhart Tolle says " suffering has a noble cause, the evolution of consciousness and the burning up of the ego"

  • @footinstirrup4948
    @footinstirrup4948 Před rokem +1

    Wow, I wish I could get my FA gf to talk to you......This is where we are at 3 yrs, 8 months into it and she just ended it.....

  • @raquie5679
    @raquie5679 Před rokem

    You’re amazing, thank you so much for your help!

  • @nickyseize7097
    @nickyseize7097 Před rokem +4

    I feel that by giving too much too soon it will make him not appreciate me and take me for granted. How do I know that’s not going to happen? 😢

    • @paulientimmer-healingthefe9870
      @paulientimmer-healingthefe9870  Před rokem +6

      That's not for you to manage and decide! If they decide to take you for granted, they are showing you who they are, not what you have done wrong :) You get to be you, fully, and find someone that loves all of that.

    • @sunbeam9222
      @sunbeam9222 Před rokem +4

      Your only job is to be you, authentically, consciously you ❤️ Otherwise it becomes strategic and already cutting the flow of the relationship. It doesn't have to be perfect. Healthy connections are not perfect, they remain organic tho.

  • @loudan7995
    @loudan7995 Před rokem

    Hello Paulien, would it be a good idea to send this video or a similar one to a fearful avoidant ?

  • @nannuky1128
    @nannuky1128 Před rokem +3

    is that grey area you're talking what we call a situationship nowadays? 👀

    • @psyolytesaille
      @psyolytesaille Před rokem

      Sounds so 👀

    • @mariea.1015
      @mariea.1015 Před rokem +10

      Not really. I believe The grey zone she’s referring to here is when you are in a committed relationship but in your mind you are one foot in one foot out. Like you haven’t settled fully in your relationship because of all those fears you have around it. You go back and forth between staying and leaving

    • @paulientimmer-healingthefe9870
      @paulientimmer-healingthefe9870  Před rokem +7

      Exactly! You go back and forth between staying and leaving, even if that is just in your thoughts.

    • @nannuky1128
      @nannuky1128 Před rokem +1

      @@paulientimmer-healingthefe9870 welp, that's still me lmao

  • @morehn
    @morehn Před rokem

    Scary