Fear of Intimacy

  You’ve met someone you like or find interesting. You’ve met up for a drink and for dinner. Suddenly, a slightly more intimate moment arises. You panic. What’s happening to you? You may be experiencing fear of intimacy. This fear can make it difficult for you to establish deep emotional bonds with the people you like, the ones you want in your life, or simply those you want to get to know better. It can occur in friendships and family bonds, as well as romantic relationships. In this article, we’ll help you discover what may be behind the kind of…