Hi,
Thank you for sharing your feelings so openly. It’s clear that this connection meant a lot to you, and navigating emotional closeness with someone who has an avoidant attachment style can be deeply confusing and painful.
What you described seems like a genuine moment of emotional vulnerability from him, but avoidant individuals often struggle with intimacy—they may open up and then pull away out of fear, overwhelm, or a need for control and space. This doesn’t invalidate what he felt in the moment; it just shows how conflicted he may be internally.
Right now, it’s important to focus on your emotional well-being. Therapy can help you process the hurt, understand attachment patterns (yours and his), and decide whether holding space for this connection is healthy or if it’s time to set boundaries and heal.
You deserve consistent emotional safety, not confusion. If he reconnects in the future, it should be on terms that respect your needs too.
Warmly,
Garima Chauhan
Clinical Psychologist
Answered2025-05-27 08:36:53
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