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A reader recently asked: How do I know if I have a fear of intimacy?
It's a complicated subject.
Plus, intimacy is personal, making it difficult to discuss with friends and family.
But don't worry; we're here to help you make sense of things.
First, we'll answer a handful of common questions about the fear of intimacy.
Then, we crafted an intimacy issues test to help you gauge where you fall on the scale.
The words “narcissistic abuse” have been trending lately.
And for a good reason.
With around 1-5% of people who have Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), chances are, you may come across a narcissist or someone abused by a narcissist at some point in your dating life.
If you're dating someone who a narcissist has abused, there are some things you need to know to have a healthy, successful relationship.
It happened.
You fell in love with a platonic friend, and now you're ready to express your expanding feelings.
There's only one problem: You're not a wordsmith.
The last poem you wrote was on a first-grade Valentine for Mom.
Sure, she may have kept it on the fridge for over 20 years, but Keats, Yeats, or Cummings you are not.
Fear not!
This is where we swoop in and save the day with a curated list of 25 friends to lover poems.
You messed up and landed in the dog house.
So what’s next?
Yes, send flowers (unless your partner is allergic).
Yes, make the necessary behavioral adjustments.
And yes, apologize profusely.
But don’t just say “sorry” and call it a day.
If you’re genuinely regretful, write a letter to apologize to your girlfriend.
Let her know you understand how you messed up.
Are you terrible at expressing yourself eloquently?
Fear not — because we’re here to serve as your Cyrano.
Are there signs you're about to meet your soulmate?
Thankfully, there are.
And when it's about to happen, life can feel like a carnival.
Do you suspect you're currently experiencing “the change”?
Does it feel like the Universe is gearing up to deliver something spectacular?
It may mean that one of your soulmates is about to show up.
But what are the exact signs?
There are 21.
And below, we break each one down.
So get comfy, and let's unpack it all.