Distance instead of closeness
Four subtle signs that reveal a fear of true intimacy
Keep your distance: Before a relationship becomes too intimate, many people flee.
by Marie Mühlenberg
Intimacy – whether emotional or physical – is an important part of any relationship. But many people have problems with being too close and subconsciously use these defense strategies.
To trust your partner completely and to show yourself from your vulnerable side – this is exactly what many people with intimacy problems fear. The closer the relationship gets, the harder they try to keep their partner at bay – and there are some signs of that.
Intimacy problems are not always clearly recognizable
But these are often relatively hidden and are therefore usually not recognized as fear of attachment. You can find out in the video which often subtle hints you have to pay attention to in order to recognize the fear of truer intimacy.
Source used: rd.com