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When Caregiving Depletes Desire

I'm a single mom and I'm so touched-out and exhausted that when men flirt with me I just want to disappear rather than engage and I'm worried I'll never want romance again.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The heart that gives everything to nurturing can temporarily forget how to receive attention without it feeling like one more demand on already emptied reserves.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Emotional Availability?”

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