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When commitment triggers claustrophobia

My boyfriend wants to move in together and I want that too but the thought of sharing space every day makes me feel like I can't breathe.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Unconscious fears of losing autonomy transform desired intimacy into perceived imprisonment requiring escape routes.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Attachment in adult relationships?”

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