In this episode, we explore the topic of avoidance, hoe it creates a pressure cooker that leads to explosions. We are examining the differences between shutting down and stonewalling.

Avoidance can come in many forms, some from a place of malice and others from a place of necessity which poses the difference between the silent treatment and stonewalling. However, it ultimately delays healthy communication in flourishing relationships. We also discuss the process of working through avoidance and how change is born from realizing that both options suck, and asking ourselves which one sucks less.Although it may not be a sustainable or healthy long-term strategy, avoidance can sometimes provide temporary relief or protection and has a silver lining. We also examine the question of whether we should outgrow our avoidance and conclude that in reality, it’s a grey area and the goal is not to stop avoidance but to manage it.Some silver linings to avoidance is the ability develop emotional and physical endurance when experiencing pain, change, uncertainty, lack of control, and risk. By managing avoidance and honouring our feelings in a relationship, we can maintain resilience in the face of challenges and adapt to adversity.Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/procrasturbationstationMarketing Mastery program: cofellow.podia.com/Instagram: @cofellow Tiktok: @procrasturbationstationEmail: [email protected] (business inquiries only)