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Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch
Encore: S02 Ep. 20 - Doug's Fear of Intimacy
Mar 4, 2025
01:07:28
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- The impact of a toxic past relationship can hinder one's ability to fully open up in a new relationship.
- The fear of rejection and difficulty in embracing affectionate gestures can impede vulnerability in relationships.
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Effects of a past toxic relationship on current relationship
The podcast episode explores the experiences of an individual who is struggling to fully open up in a new relationship due to the lingering effects of a toxic past relationship. The person shares their previous engagement with a partner who had severe clinical OCD, which caused constant questioning and anxiety in the relationship. The individual felt unsupported and unable to trust in their emotions, leading to the end of the engagement. Although they have moved on and entered a healthier relationship, thoughts of the past still occupy their mind and impact their ability to fully trust and embrace their new partner.
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