Fear of Intimacy: Rejection and engulfment

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Most of us grow up fearing both rejection and engulfment, due to our growing-up experiences. But currently, protecting against rejection and engulfment might be causing your relationship problems, or may be the underlying reasons for not being able to find or sustain a loving relationship. Discover how to begin healing these fears.
 

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Today, notice everything you do that you value. Tell your Inner Child out loud things like, "Thank you, that was a very caring thing to do." "I appreciate your sense of humor." "I love your ideas. Thank you for your creativity." "You are a really loving person." Your Inner Child needs to be seen for who he or she really is, not just for looks or performance.

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Today, notice everything you do that you value. Tell your Inner Child out loud things like, "Thank you, that was a very caring thing to do." "I appreciate your sense of humor." "I love your ideas. Thank you for your creativity." "You are a really loving person." Your Inner Child needs to be seen for who he or she really is, not just for looks or performance.

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