Being physically and emotionally intimate with your partner is one of the crucial parts to any loving, healthy relationship. That close bond is what makes us feel safe and secure, and adds another dimension to the relationship.
But so many of us have intimacy issues, whether it’s because of something that happened to us as children, a difficult relationship with a parent, any kind of trauma, or a bad past romance. It can happen to anyone.
So if you feel like you or the partner you’re dating has trouble getting close to others, here are the signs to look out for.

1. They have trouble expressing their feelings.
Do they find it difficult communicating with you, and saying how they’re feeling? Do they withdraw from you when you have a disagreement, and end up hurting your feelings as a result?
This is one of the most common signs of a fear of intimacy, and it could be due to a lack of trust or closeness in the relationship. Sitting down with them and talking to them openly about how they’re feeling, and offering support and encouragement could help your partner to open up to you.

2. They have a history of unhealthy partners...Read more

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