Love Avoidants evade intensity within the relationship by creating intensity in activities (usually addictions) outside the relationship. Love Avoidants avoid being known in the relationship in order to protect themselves from engulfment and control by the other person.

How do you show love to an avoidant partner?

18 Ways to Increase Intimacy and Communication with an Avoidant Partner1) Dont chase. 2) Dont take it personally. 3) Ask for what you want rather than complaining about what you dont want. 4) Reinforce positive actions. 5) Offer understanding. 6) Be reliable and dependable. 7) Respect your differences.More items •Jul 6, 2018

What is touch avoidance?

The touch avoidance construct is an index of a persons attitude toward touching and being touched (Andersen and Leibowitz, 1978). Touch avoidance reduces the perceived pleasantness of all kinds of touch (Hielscher and Mahar, 2017).