In modern relations, there is a shift. Love today is not just about great gestures or always available. Many couples, especially younger ones, become more aware of things such as emotional health, boundaries and personal growth.
That’s good. But here’s what people do not always say: some behavior that seems healthy on the surface can actually do the opposite.
Not all emotional avoidance looks like silence or distance. Sometimes this is manifested through the care, making too much, always be “calm”, or be overly good. You may not even realize what is happening. But these habits, often rooted in fear or discomfort, can safely block true intimacy or make it harder to be completely honest with a partner or yourself.
Let’s look at the five features that what seems to love can be an escape from emotional discomfort.
