This week, we continue our series on intimacy. Read here if you missed or want to revisit last week’s first instalment.
Why do some people fear intimacy?
Being intimate involves opening up and sharing parts of ourselves that are delicate, fragile, and would cause great pain if attacked or harmed. It is therefore natural to experience fear when thinking about intimacy, especially with someone new to us.
After all, as adults, we have all experienced situations where we were vulnerable with a friend, family member, or partner, only to later discover that our trust was used against us.
Feeling somewhat scared of opening up is natural, but the price we pay for not being vulnerable with an intimate partner is far greater than the temporary discomfort or pain that may arise from confronting those fears.
Another reason people fear intimacy is that those deep parts of ourselves we are reluctant to show often contain truths we struggle to admit and, at times, feel afraid or ashamed of.
In such cases, we would benefit from finding a friend, mentor, therapist, or community leader-someone we trust and feel safe with-to explore these truths and learn how to accept them.
Finally, when it comes to physical intimacy specifically, it is important to build trust and a desire to connect authentically in order to create a satisfying and nurturing experience.
Since many assume intimacy is purely physical, they link their fears to physical closeness. But true intimacy runs deeper - it’s about emotional openness, vulnerability, and allowing ourselves to be truly seen. When emotional disconnection, dissatisfaction, or resentment build up in a relationship, physical closeness is often avoided too, creating even more distance.
Our Relationship Retreat offers the opportunity to break this cycle starting with understanding and addressing the deeper fears that keep us from true connection.
You'll uncover hidden patterns and limiting beliefs that may be blocking you from experiencing deeper connection, trust, and communication with your partner and preventing you from meeting new potential matches or going further with them if you are single.
Join us to gain practical tools, breakthrough insights, and the guidance you need to create the relationship you truly desire. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in the love you deserve.
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