The Psychology of your 20s 177. Understanding our fear of intimacy
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Mar 12, 2024 This conversation dives into the complexities of fearing intimacy, especially in your 20s. It explores signs of avoidance, like serial dating and emotional detachment. The hosts discuss trauma and attachment issues rooted in childhood experiences. Misconceptions about love are unpacked, highlighting societal pressures that promote avoidance. Listeners gain insight into overcoming these fears with practical steps for healing, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and personal growth for building meaningful connections.
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Fear of Intimacy and Avoidance Anxiety
- Fear of intimacy, also known as avoidance anxiety, is driven by avoiding triggers.
- These triggers are not objects but feelings of jeopardized security in intimate social contact.
Multifaceted Fear of Intimacy
- Fear of intimacy is multifaceted, encompassing emotional, sexual, intellectual, and even spiritual aspects.
- Each type involves anxiety about sharing different parts of ourselves, rooted in past experiences.
Hyper-Independence and Fear of Engulfment
- Jemma Sbeg discusses a hyper-independent friend who rejected intimacy, fearing loss of freedom.
- This friend, despite her accomplishments, resented this self-protection, highlighting a conflict between love and freedom.