Fear of intimacy is an intense fear of being physically, intellectually, or emotionally close to another person. Also called intimacy avoidance or avoidance anxiety, a fear of intimacy is often ...

One often-overlooked fear is erotophobia, generally described as an irrational fear of intimacy. This psychological struggle can significantly affect relationships, both romantic and platonic ...

Emotional intimacy involves sharing of your feelings, fears, hopes and vulnerabilities with one another. It’s about feeling safe enough to be open and honest without fear of judgment.

I was raised in an emotionally violent family. We argued often, with little to no restraint. As a child, it seemed that arguments continued until one person finally “broke down” and cried ...