7 Steps I Took to Stop Dating Avoidant Men and Start Building a Healthy Relationship

Sgnificant personal growth and mindset shifts

Ellen Nguyen
5 min readMay 13, 2024

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Before meeting my husband and undergoing my healing journey, I often found myself in relationships with avoidant partners who couldn’t commit to me. These relationships left me feeling unworthy and filled with self-doubt. However, as I began to heal, I shifted my beliefs and mindsets, which transformed my love life. Here’s how:

1. Cultivate beliefs in abundance

One of the first steps I took was believing that great men were abundant and that the man I desired existed. More importantly, I believed I deserved him as I worked on myself. This mindset shift was crucial. By embracing the idea that there were plenty of wonderful men out there, I opened my heart to new possibilities and stayed positive even when faced with setbacks. This belief in abundance kept me motivated and optimistic throughout my journey.

I often reminded myself that just because I hadn’t met the right person yet didn’t mean he wasn’t out there. I visualised the kind of relationship I wanted and held onto the belief that it was possible for me. This positive outlook attracted positive energy and opportunities into my life.

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Ellen Nguyen

Freelance writer & digital creator | London based | Psychology BSc. Editor of LovefulMind.com, empowering women.