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Scenario

When connection feels more dangerous than isolation

I keep starting fights with my partner whenever we get too close because intimacy terrifies me more than conflict.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The risk of being truly known can feel more threatening than the certainty of being misunderstood.

Your guide for this
Nas
Nas works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Risk-taking — philosophy and psychology?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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