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Why We Push Away Love: The Fear of Intimacy in Long-Term Relationships | The Healing Lab
In this episode of The Healing Lab, host Hailey Munoz explores the complex psychology behind why we push away love in long-term relationships. If you find yourself instinctively pulling back when things are going well, or feeling a tightness in your chest during moments of genuine closeness, this episode offers a compassionate framework for understanding that reaction. It is not a character flaw or proof that you are broken; rather, it is often your nervous system hitting an emergency brake due to past experiences with vulnerability. This guide is designed for individuals in committed…
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