“Because of a stressor”? Im sorry; cheating on you isn’t a “stressor”. The only thing that would stress her out is you getting smart about it or pushing for clarity. If she’s relaxing and opening up more, it’s because she doesn’t have to talk about it or come up with an excuse yet. That does help her chances of giving your relationship an extension, but isn’t a sure sign. I’m sorry but don’t lose sight of the fact that “avoidant” is a label. It doesn’t change the character of someone’s manipul

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