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  • July 18, 2017 at 9:59 am #158798
    Anonymous
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    Dear Grace:

    We shut down emotionally when we are afraid. You wrote: “as soon as I get into relationships it’s like I shut down emotionally”- so I figure relationships scare you. You asked why- my suggested answer, for your consideration, is that a very early relationship in your life scared you, one with a parent perhaps. One that you observed closely, perhaps the one between your parents..?

    anita

    July 19, 2017 at 4:52 am #158928
    Inky
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    Hi Grace,

    I agree that shutting down is a protective measure.

    However, love is more than that giddy, ephemeral, walking on air feeling. It is being with someone when they’re sick. Enjoying their company. Dropping everything to help them with whatever. Sharing work and chores. Going through the “dam dailies” together. Sharing experiences.

    Love is a Verb,

    Inky

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