6 Things Adults Who Grew Up in an Emotionally Distant Childhood Have in Common

2. Fear of Intimacy & Anxious Attachment

Affection feels confusing or unsafe. Tenderness can trigger anxiety instead of comfort. You may:

• Doubt the sincerity of others’ affection (“What do they really want?”).

• Vacillate between

  craving closenessandpushing people away.

• Feel overwhelmed by emotional vulnerability.

• Anticipate rejection or betrayal, often subconsciously.

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