Exploring the Fear of Intimacy and Relationship Performance Anxiety

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Episode 2065:

The Psych Alive Team delves into the complex terrain of fear of intimacy, revealing its roots in early childhood experiences and self-perceptions. They offer insight into how this fear manifests in relationships and provide strategies for overcoming it, illuminating the path to more fulfilling and loving connections.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/fear-of-intimacy/

Quotes to ponder:

"Fear of intimacy is an often subconscious fear of closeness that frequently affects people’s personal relationships."

"Our fear of intimacy is often triggered by positive emotions even more than negative ones."

"We can overcome our fears of intimacy and enjoy more loving and more intimate relationships."

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