Inside the Avoidant Mind – Why Intimacy Feels Unsafe
In I Wish You Knew, Jessica Preston joins hosts Adam Lane Smith and Andrey Korikov to unpack what it’s like to be an avoidant woman in relationships. Preston shares her own story of self-discovery after multiple divorces, realizing her instinct to pull away was a learned survival response rooted in childhood and reinforced by adult pressures. The episode explores how avoidant women often appear self-sufficient yet struggle to access emotional safety and vulnerability. Topics include the balance of masculine and feminine energy, why avoidance feels protective, and how awareness, therapy, and emotional risk-taking open the door to genuine intimacy. Ultimately, it’s a journey from isolation toward connection – the same kind of safe emotional closeness that Thinking of You seeks to nurture through daily reflection and shared presence.