15 Habits Of People Who Secretly Fear Vulnerability And Intimacy

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Avoiding Deep Conversations: They steer conversations away from personal topics or feelings.

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Keeping Emotions Guarded: They are hesitant to express their emotions openly and may appear emotionally distant or reserved.

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– Difficulty Trusting Others: They struggle to trust others fully and may be skeptical or cautious in forming close relationships. –

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Fear of Rejection: They have a strong fear of rejection or abandonment, which can lead to avoiding situations that involve emotional risk.

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Maintaining Control: They prefer to maintain control over situations and may resist vulnerability as it feels like losing control.

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Self-Sabotage: They may unconsciously sabotage relationships or opportunities for intimacy to avoid facing their fears.

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Fear of Being Judged: They worry about being judged or criticized, leading them to hide aspects of themselves or their emotions.

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Lack of Boundaries: They may struggle to establish healthy boundaries in relationships, either being too closed off or too enmeshed.

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