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Why Avoidant Attachment Makes Dating Even Harder for Women
Dating with avoidant attachment can feel like a constant tug-of-war—wanting love, but fearing you’ll lose yourself or get hurt in the process. For women, especially Black women, the pressure to be emotionally available adds another layer. This blog explores how fear of intimacy, lack of trust, and self-protection show up in dating—and offers guidance for healing, setting boundaries, and building safe, secure relationships.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
11 minutes ago2 min read
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Dating While Black in the Red Pill Era: What’s Really Going On?
Want to feel grounded in love again? Start by limiting exposure to red pill and misogynoir content. These messages chip away at your self-worth. Surround yourself with people and spaces that reflect your values, not your fears. Attend events and join communities that support the kind of love you desire. You don’t have to shrink to be chosen. You’re allowed to stand in your standards and return to yourself, again and again.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
May 222 min read
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4 Strategies To Help You Shift Your Attachment Style
Attachment Style describes the way a person connects to others in relationships. Learn 4 strategies to practice shifting your attachment.

Mihika Poore
Nov 13, 20223 min read
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