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3 Ways Anxiety Sabotages Intimacy in Relationships
Let’s not allow the relationship-killer to do more harm than it needs to.
Anxiety disrupts.
It seeps into the cracks of our lives, creating distance where closeness should be. When it finds its way into our relationships, it can manifest as detachment, overthinking, or avoidance, pulling us away from the intimacy we crave.
Left unchecked, it builds walls where bridges could stand, threatening the fragile connections we share with partners and loved ones.
Intimacy, at its heart, is about safety — a sacred space where we feel free to trust, to embrace vulnerability, and to simply BE.
It transcends the physical, weaving through moments of openness, authenticity, and unguarded comfort. But anxiety often works against this, creating tension where ease belongs.
The burden of self-surveillance
Anxiety has a way of turning our gaze inward, making us hyperaware of how we present ourselves. This relentless self-monitoring traps us in a cycle of overanalysis, pulling us out of the moment. Imagine sitting with your partner in a quiet, safe space.
There’s no reason to feel on edge, yet your thoughts spiral into…
