Fear of Intimacy: Overcoming Your Fear Of Getting Close
Today, we are unpacking a seldom-discussed, but deeply relevant issue within the gay community: Fear of Intimacy.
Many men grapple with the challenge of opening up emotionally and forging meaningful connections. Often, we find ourselves settling for superficial encounters while yearning for something more meaningful.
Today we’re discussing how the same emotional walls that protect us from getting hurt can also leave us feeling isolated and lonely.
In this episode, we are going deeper into the fear of intimacy - its roots, its impact on our relationships, and how we are overcoming these barriers. Some of the topics we’ll be covering are:
❤ Signs of having a fear of intimacy
❤ Why we fear the thing we want
❤ Social conditioning
❤ The impact of past relationship traumas
❤ The power of vulnerability
❤ Attachment styles
Join us as we share our own experiences with this topic in an effort to shed light on this important issue and dismantle the internal barriers to the deeper connections we truly deserve.
00:00 Introduction
05:00 Emotional intimacy
10:00 What Makes it Hard to Get Close to Someone
20:35 Excelled at Intimacy
29:37 Satisfy the Need for Intimacy with Sex
35:13 Become More Comfortable with Intimacy
42:18 Intimacy is Easier
45:11 No More Drama
50:56 Exposing Yourself to Emotional Risk
54:57 Cultivating Within Ourselves
56:07 Outro
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Пікірлер: 17
Intimacy is a beautiful thing. Something greatly desired. This was SO good.
@GayMenGoingDeeper
15 күн бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! Intimacy truly is beautiful and special. We're glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Let give All of You "Young' n's " A Big Ole HUG !!!😁❤️
I’ve definitely grown so much in this area, and even though I know no one can be perfect for it, I know that I’m very strong doing this. I’m usually honest, I need to share my feelings otherwise I have a tornado in my head. However it is frustrating when other people don’t reciprocate. Very insightful, guys, good vibes!
@GayMenGoingDeeper
19 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey! It's inspiring to hear about your growth and strength in being honest about your feelings. It can indeed be frustrating when others don't reciprocate, but your openness is a valuable quality. Thank you for your kind words!
Good episode. Thanks, guys.
@GayMenGoingDeeper
16 күн бұрын
Hi! Thanks so much for your support. We're glad you enjoyed the episode!
Love you guys❤
@GayMenGoingDeeper
20 күн бұрын
Awww... We love you too!
I believe I have an emotional attachment style, and so I don't think the subject matter of this discussion is much of an issue for me. However, I have a fear of physical intimacy, probably because of a lack ability to achieve orgasm with another guy. This might unfortunately lead to a fear of rejection by whoever I may have been with at the time.
@GayMenGoingDeeper
19 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience. It's important to understand and acknowledge your feelings around physical intimacy. This fear of rejection is valid and can be challenging to navigate. Your honesty is a great step towards finding what works best for you.💕
42:15 You want people to reassure you they are not gonna leave? So dangerous man. You know that there is huge chance they will leave eventually... Why you do that to yourself
@GayMenGoingDeeper
19 күн бұрын
Hello! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Seeking reassurance comes from a need for emotional security. While there are no guarantees, discussing fears openly can lead to deeper understanding and stronger connections. It's about balancing and coping with uncertainties. We do appreciate your perspective!
Intimacy is another perk of being pretty. We ugly folks never have to agonize over half the crap you guys do. We don't have mirrors in our bedrooms, worrying about how we look from different angles. We don't obsess over sharing our feelings. We don't have to worry about intimacy, either. It's kinda hard to empathize with this. Poor you, I guess.
@GayMenGoingDeeper
9 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your perspective. Everyone has their own challenges, and it's important to acknowledge and respect different experiences. We appreciate your honesty and hope we can all continue to support each other. Take care!
@WynterFyre
9 күн бұрын
@@GayMenGoingDeeper translation: "We're glad we're not you. Go on, now..." 😂