Intimacy Avoidance: A fear of intimacy is essentially a form of relationship anxiety about having an extremely close physical or emotional connection.

People with intimacy issues tend to struggle with connecting on a deeper level. This struggle can fundamentally prevent them from establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships in life.

This book can help you recreate intimacy in your relationship: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/intimacy-100-day-guide-lasting-relationships/

If you or someone you know struggles with intimacy avoidance, you are not alone. There IS hope and healing. Heart to Heart Counseling Center has support groups and therapy available for the intimacy avoidant and the partner or spouse of an intimacy avoidant.

To schedule an appointment, call 719-278-3708

For the Married & Alone book, go to: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/married-alone-book/

For the DVD "Sexless and Married", go to: https://www.drdougweiss.com/product/sexless-married-dvd/

For more information about Intimacy Anorexia, go to: intimacyanorexia.com

If you are the partner of someone doing this and are dealing with severe pain and even trauma, there are resources and support available for you at: partnerbetrayaltrauma.org