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.
Do you ever wonder, “What is the point of life?”
Why are you here today living on this earth?
These are big and complicated questions that most people ponder throughout their lives without ever coming to a real conclusion.
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.