By Angie Schuller Wyatt
“Afraid to Love” Asks Angie:

Dear Angie,  I’m in a very healthy relationship that I think will work out.   Yet, I’m scared to let a man in and let him get close to me for fear that he will hurt me emotionally.  I don’t like caring about someone, because then I’m vulnerable.  I’m afraid to let my walls down, but I want to let them down.  I think this is the guy for me.  Help!!!!  Signed, Afraid to Love

Angie Answers:

Dear Afraid to Love,

I used to struggle with emotional intimacy as well.  In fact, I was 23 years old before I had my first romantic relationship.  Before then, I pushed every man away.  I wanted the relationship to end before I could be rejected and hurt.  I wasn’t able to truly love with abandon until I faced my fear of pain.

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