Hi everyone. I've noticed a pattern in my relationships lately where everything goes great, but as soon as we start getting really close, the other person suddenly pulls away and creates distance. It is so confusing and frustrating. Why do people react like this when intimacy deepens? Has anyone else experienced this?
Hello. I recently read a really helpful article on this topic on Wedaf Blog. It explains that pulling away often comes from a subconscious fear of intimacy or an avoidant attachment style rather than a loss of interest. When emotional closeness increases, it can feel overwhelming or threaten a person's sense of independence, triggering a self-protection mechanism to regain control. If you want to check out the details, here is the link: https://blog.wedaf.com/blog/why-people-pull-away-when-relationships-become-closer/