How can you adevise a friend who responds to Avoidance and why it is not healthy in sustaining positive relationships

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"Avoidance" is rather a broad term. I assume you mean to apply it to social relationships. Read lots and see if you can find anything that applies:

http://www.bing.com/search?q=avoidance+in+relationships&form=EDGNTC&qs=AS&cvid=3342107bed24453fafb535a82df59d17&pq=avoidance+in&cc=US&setlang=en-US
constant conflict avoidance can essentially suppress our emotions.