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How to overcome fear of intimacy in friendship

I realized I have been keeping my friend at arm's length emotionally because I am terrified of being hurt again after my last close friendship ended badly.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Past wounds create protective barriers that also prevent the very connection needed for healing, trapping you in a cycle of loneliness and safety.

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