Dexa/Mark Groves

Published Apr 24, 2025

#449: Why Avoidant partners NEED you to LEAVE them

Mark Groves delves into the intricacies of anxious and avoidant attachment, emphasizing how establishing boundaries and allowing space are pivotal for healing and personal growth within relationships. By challenging harmful patterns, Groves offers strategies to cultivate healthier dynamics and foster self-regulation.

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- How can couples balance stability and personal growth in their relationships as discussed in the episode "Creating The Love You Desire w/ Mark Groves"?
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- How can I reduce anxiety?
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- What recurring themes in relationships does Mark Groves mention regarding intimacy and avoidance in episode #008: The Myths of Masculinity and Addiction with Ben Goresky and the clip Healing Relationships?
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- How can couples balance stability and personal growth in their relationships, as discussed in the episode "Mark Groves | Human Connection Specialist"?
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- How can couples balance stability and personal growth in their relationships, as discussed in the episode 'Mark Groves | Human Connection Specialist'?
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- How can couples balance stability and personal growth in their relationships, as discussed in the episode Mark Groves | Human Connection Specialist?
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- How do I set healthy boundaries?
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- What does Mark Groves say in "A Love, Dating & Relationship" from the episode #384: You Are Who You Surround Yourself With and the clip Embracing Transformation?
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- What are Mark Groves' thoughts on healing the nervous system as discussed in episode #324: How to Somatically Rewire Your Past to Create Secure Attachment with Sarah Baldwin and the clip Healing Relationship Patterns?
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- What are Mark Groves' thoughts on healing the nervous system as discussed in episode #324: How to Somatically Rewire Your Past to Create Secure Attachment with Sarah Baldwin and the clip Healing and Regulating Nervous Systems?
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- Can difficult situations lead to personal growth as discussed in the episodes "The Mindset You Need to Live Your Best Life | Lewis Howes," "Become a Self-Healer and Break Free of Emotional Cycles with Dr. Nicole LePera and Lewis Howes," and the clips "Emotional Healing Journey" and "Breaking Emotional Cycles"?
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- How can couples balance stability and personal growth in their relationships, as discussed in the episode BONUS: Am I Safe To Be Myself in My Relationships? with Mark Groves | Human Connection Specialist?
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- How can couples balance stability and personal growth in their relationships, as discussed in the episode "Mark Groves | Human Connection Specialist" from the podcast episode #070: All About You - What Do You Really Want? - Solo Episode and the clip Choosing Authenticity?
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- How can one become more comfortable with uncertainty to build resilience?
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- How does Mark Groves transform emotional intelligence into life skills in the episode #072: Hurt People, Hurt People - Solo Episode and the clip Embracing Conscious Choice?
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