mbg: 8 Signs You Have A Fear Of Intimacy & What That Really Means

“Have you ever dated someone but as soon as intimacy escalates, you begin to feel uncomfortable–as if they're getting too close and asking for too much too soon? Although they're great, now you can't help but imagine how the relationship could go horribly wrong. You think maybe this means they're not the right person for you because if they were, you wouldn't feel this uneasy about letting them in. You feel overwhelmed, so you respond by backing away, then ultimately shutting down the connection and moving on. Better to end it now before you can get really hurt.”