Fear of intimacy is an intense fear of being physically, intellectually, or emotionally close to another person. Also called intimacy avoidance or avoidance anxiety, a fear of intimacy is often ...

The fear of intimacy can creep into our relationships in ways we don’t even notice—it can sabotage connection, push people away, and slowly erode the bond we’re trying so hard to protect.

Emotional intimacy allows partners to share their deepest fears and greatest aspirations without fear of judgment. Physical ...

I was raised in an emotionally violent family. We argued often, with little to no restraint. As a child, it seemed that arguments continued until one person finally “broke down” and cried ...