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How to overcome fear of relationship escalation

My boyfriend wants to move in together but I am terrified because every time someone gets too close to my real life I find a reason to push them away.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire for connection and the fear of being truly known can create an internal tug-of-war that sabotages the very intimacy we crave.

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.