The Weird Things Avoidants Do If They Like You

Avoidants often engage in preemptive breakup planning as a way to maintain emotional distance and independence in relationships. This behavior involves creating scenarios or conversations that hint at a future disconnection, setting the stage for an easy exit if needed.

Avoidants exhibit micro gifting behavior by giving insignificant or misplaced gifts to their partners, downplaying the gesture, or accidentally ruining the gift. This behavior reflects their struggle with emotional intimacy and vulnerability in relationships.

Avoidants often prefer acts of service as their love language because it allows them to show affection and support without engaging in deep emotional conversations. This choice reflects their tendency to avoid closeness and vulnerability.

Avoidants may engage in intellectual sparring or debates as a way to connect with their partners without delving into emotional intimacy. This behavior serves as a barrier and a bridge in the relationship, allowing them to maintain a safe distance.

Avoidants create emotional distance by putting up walls or testing their partner's reactions to see if they can maintain control over their emotions. This behavior involves subtle testing and indirect communication to assess their partner's response and their own need for independence.