Periagoge
Problem
Toward Love

Be Open to Love Again

Miraguide
The Pattern

You're not afraid of love. You're afraid of what love requires. The avoidance is a form of self-protection that has started to cost more than what it's protecting.

What Mastery Looks Like

A mature capacity for intimate connection that does not require the other person to be perfect or the relationship to be safe.

Helpful guides
Mira
Love & Relationships
Peri
Recognize this pattern?

Peri can help you tell whether this pattern is really the one you’re caught in, and point you toward where to start.

The Path Forward
This pattern is guided by Mira. When you’re ready to work through it, Mira can help you find the path — or ask Peri where to start.
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Where this shows up

The situations that most often surface this pattern.

Situation
Going Through Divorce
The person is in or completing the legal and emotional process of divorce.
Situation
Serious Relationship Conflict
The person is in a significant conflict with a partner, family member, or close friend that is straining the relationship.
Situation
Dealing with Loneliness
The person is experiencing significant isolation or lack of meaningful connection.
Situation
Recovering from Betrayal
The person has experienced a significant betrayal — infidelity, friend betrayal, business partner, family.
Situation
Longing for Relationship
The person deeply wants a romantic relationship and is not in one.
Situation
Managing Anger
The person's anger is causing significant problems in their relationships or life.
Situation
Communication in Marriage
The person wants to improve communication and connection in their marriage or long-term partnership.
Situation
Jealousy or Envy
The person is struggling with jealousy or envy — of peers, a partner, or someone in their field.
Related patterns

Patterns that often live alongside this one.

Problem
Break Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
Problem
Choose Healthier Relationships
Problem
Heal From Heartbreak
Problem
Let Go of Old Resentment
Problem
Let People Get Close to You
Problem
Love Again After Loss
Problem
Reconnect With Your Partner
Problem
Relationship Conflict
Problem
Stop Fighting About Money
Problem
Understand Your Attachment Style

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