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Fear of intimacy can involve worries about privacy, obligation, or rejection. Explore the specific cost of closeness while respecting pace and consent.
You want a close relationship, yet an invitation or personal question makes you want to withdraw. Start by asking what closeness seems to require from you. Naming that can help you choose what to share, what to request, and what pace you want.
