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5 Major Fears That
Kill Relationships
By Michelle Skeen
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re you a perfectionist? Are you
clingy when you feel someone
pulling away? Do you assume
the worse when a text, email, or voice
mail goes unanswered? Do you try to
avoid some of these fears with food or
just a few cocktails?
If you answered “yes” to any of these
questions, you are likely in the grip of one of
five major relationship fears. These fears can
undermine your desire to create healthy new
connections.
Our minds are powerful. Clinging to
destructive thoughts and fears can often lead
us into vicious cycles of self-doubt, so it’s up
to us to interrupt these cycles when we notice
they are happening. That way, we prevent our
fears from dictating our behaviors, and leading
to further insecurity.
The first step toward change is understanding
these fears. Here’s an explanation of five
major fears that destroy relationships. Get to
know them, because knowledge is power, and
it’s the most essential ingredient for personal
growth, both in and out of relationships.
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