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7 FACTS About Being FRIENDS With An Ex You Want Back

One of the questions people who read my advice on being friends with an ex ask is “How do you be friends with an…

How Do I Handle FWB With A Dismissive Avoidant Ex?

I’m FWB with my dismissive avoidant ex but I want to tell him that I want us to get back together at some point. Any suggestions on how to handle this and what I should say?

What Do Avoidants Get Out Of Keeping Exes Around?

Many people feel strongly against staying in contact with an ex and even more strongly about staying friends with an avoidant ex. As someone…

Are There Cases Where An Ex Never Comes Back?

Question: Yangki, in your experience are there cases where an ex does not come back? As a coach how do you approach advising someone…

Why A Dismissive Avoidant Ex Keeps Coming Back

Dismissive avoidants tend to circle back to the familiarity of a relationship, and sometimes you may find that a dismissive avoidant keeps coming back…

Do Dismissive Avoidants Hurt After A Break-Up?

Anyone who has ever loved a dismissive avoidant and got dumped by a dismissive avoidant, or was the dumper has at one point or…

How Much Space To Give A Dismissive Avoidant Ex

Give a dismissive avoidant ex space but if it’s more than 5 – 7 days since you last heard from them, send a check-in text. If they don’t respond to 3 texts in a row and don’t respond to a check-in, don’t reach out again. Dismissive avoidant rarely play games, not responding means they want you to stop reaching out.