Today we will talk about what fear of Intimacy is, where it comes from, and steps to overcome it for a deeper connection. 

You'll find show notes at reviveyourmidlifemarriage.com/86

Fear of Intimacy is often a subconscious fear of closeness that frequently affects people's relationships. This fear of intimacy appears in people's closest and most meaningful relationships.

According to Psychalive.org, psychology for everyday life, "Even though the fear of Intimacy is a largely unconscious process, we can still observe how it affects our behavior. When we push our partners away emotionally or retreat from their affection, we act on this fear of Intimacy. These distancing behaviors may reduce our anxiety about being too close to someone, but they come at a significant cost. Acting on our fears preserves our negative self-image and keeps us from experiencing the great pleasure and joy that love can bring."

You can be married for a long time and still fear Intimacy preventing you from having a deep connection. My husband and I have struggled with the fear of Intimacy for most of our marriage. It wasn't until we sought help five years ago that we realized we had this fear. 

Let me share with you how to work through it. 

A complete transcript  of this episode can be found at http://reviveyourmidifemarriage.com/86