My sister and I are finally talking about how our parents' divorce affected us differently, and we're realizing we've been protecting each other from our real feelings for decades. We want to be closer but we're also terrified of what we might discover about each other and ourselves if we stop being so careful.
More people experience this than they realize.
You are learning to love someone by removing the very protections that have defined your relationship.
“Where Are You with The Examined Love?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.