Why Do You Find It Difficult to Open Up to Others?

  The world of emotions and their management can be difficult. If someone says “it’s hard for me to open up to others”, we might assume that they’re really shy, have trouble connecting with their emotions, or even both. However, in reality, it doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, there are multiple reasons that might prevent us from sharing our emotional worlds with others. Before exploring these reasons, it’s worth remembering that a sustained attitude of pushing others away will end up hurting us in the long run. Indeed, while dealing with difficulties with defensive strategies may be…