Pulling back doesn’t always mean “I’m done.” Sometimes it means “I don’t feel safe.” Real intimacy is someone saying: “If disappearing feels safer, tell me that first. I’m not your enemy.” why do i pull away when things get close disappearing as a defense mechanism in relationships avoidant attachment pulling back for safety #realintimacy #pullingaway #avoidantattachment #psychologyinrelationship #disappearinginrelationships