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Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

Your romantic life couldn't be better. You and your partner can't stop texting, going on dates, gushing about each other so much that your friends want to muzzle you. Then, it happens. They abruptly ...

Dating used to be fuzzy. Unpredictable. Now it comes with a glossary. TikTok therapists seem to be dictating emotional outcomes from on high. Profiles list attachment styles before you even get a “hi.

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Fearing intimacy and avoiding closeness in relationships is the norm for about 17% of adults in Western cultures. As many readers understand, it can be crazy-making and even infuriating to feel ...

Many people silently endure their fears, often burdened by the shame and embarrassment of admitting to certain phobias, especially those related to sensitive topics like sex and intimacy. One ...