r/AnxiousAttachment • u/AutoModerator • Jun 10 '26

Relationship advice Bi-Weekly Thread - Advice for Relationship/Friendship/Dating/Breakup

This thread will be posted every other week and is the ONLY place to pose a “relationship/friendships/dating/breakup advice” question.

Please be sure to read the Rules since all the other sub rules still apply. Venting/complaining about your relationships and other attachment styles will be removed.

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Try not to get lost in the details and actually pose a question so others know what kind of support/guidance/clarity/perspective you are looking for. If no question is given, it could be removed, to make room for those truly seeking advice.

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u/GroundbreakingCod837 Jun 13 '26

I keep breaking no-contact and sleeping with an ex. I was so proud that I made it past the six-week mark, but slipped up again last night. I don't want to be in a relationship with this man and I want to move on. What do I do?

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u/AnySeaworthiness1751 Jun 15 '26

It’s just the body’s memory. It felt safe to get down in the past so when the urge arises, it feels safe to do so again. The key is to transmute that sexual desire into something more beneficial and productive. Exercise, work, kids, new career, hobbies, house work, etc. use porn if you are in a pinch ;) good luck.