“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” ~Lao Tzu

It’s not unusual to be afraid of emotional intimacy. Past experiences of betrayal or doubts about ourselves can keep us from opening ourselves to a romantic partner. Counseling can help identify your goals and expectations for love, process past experiences in failed romances, learn to trust yourself in order to trust others, and strengthen communication skills for sharing yourself with a partner.