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2065: Fear of Intimacy: Understanding Why People Fear Intimacy by The Psych Alive Team on Negative Self-Attitudes
11 Feb 2024
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2065: The Psych Alive Team delves into the complex terrain of fear of intimacy, revealing its roots in early childhood experiences and self-perceptions. They offer insight into how this fear manifests in relationships and provide strategies for overcoming it, illuminating the path to more fulfilling and loving connections. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/fear-of-intimacy/ Quotes to ponder: "Fear of intimacy is an often subconscious fear of closeness that frequently affects people's personal relationships." "Our fear of intimacy is often triggered by positive emotions even more than negative ones." "We can overcome our fears of intimacy and enjoy more loving and more intimate relationships." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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