Margaret Paul PhD
Margaret Paul PhD
Dodging Intimacy: Are You Relationship-Avoidant?
Dodging Intimacy: Are You Relationship-Avoidant?
Dodging Intimacy: Are You Relationship-Avoidant?
Tuesday 21st January 2025
Explore why you might be avoiding relationships and learn how to overcome your fears of intimacy with Dr. Margaret Paul's Inner Bonding process.
25 minutes
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Margaret Paul PhD
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Healing Relationships
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Identify if you are relationship-avoidant by recognising patterns in your behaviour.
- Understand that fear of intimacy often stems from past experiences of control or abandonment.
- Learn the Inner Bonding process to develop a loving adult self that can handle rejection and set boundaries.
- Realise the importance of maintaining your sense of self in a relationship.
- Hear real-life examples, like Sam's story, about overcoming fear of intimacy.
Many people say they want to be in a relationship, yet they consistently do things that keep them from achieving this.
Do you ever feel like you want a relationship but can't seem to find the right person? Or maybe you're afraid of intimacy and commitment? Dr. Margaret Paul dives into these common issues in this episode of Inner Bonding. She explains that many people unconsciously avoid relationships due to deep-seated fears of rejection, engulfment, and loss. These fears often stem from past experiences of being controlled or abandoned, leading to a cycle of self-sabotage in relationships. Dr.
Paul offers insightful advice on how to recognise if you might be relationship-avoidant and provides practical steps to overcome these fears through the Inner Bonding process. This method involves developing a loving adult self that can handle rejection and set boundaries, allowing you to maintain your sense of self in a relationship. Dr. Paul shares real-life examples, including a story about her client Sam, who transformed his fear of intimacy into a fulfilling, loving relationship.
If you're tired of running away from love and want to learn how to embrace intimacy without losing yourself, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to discover how to heal your fears and open yourself up to the possibility of a deeply satisfying relationship.