being seen in love: how to stop hiding in romantic relationships

Sometimes we hide in the one relationship type we’d never suspect: in romance.Hiding in romantic relationships can look like a variety of ways we try to stay safe, resist real intimacy, or protect from getting hurt. The problem? It doesn’t always save us from pain and disappointment, but it often blocks us from experiencing the love we want.In this episode, we discuss:How we hide in romantic relationshipsUnderlying triggers that make it hard to practice vulnerability in romanceHow we can make romantic love a part of our lives, and not the whole of our livesHow being seen in romantic love starts withinSuggested Reading: all about love by bell hooksEnjoyed the episode? Subscribe, like, share, and stay tuned for more!Keep the conversation going on our Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/blackgirlseen⁠Never miss an episode by subscribing to the Seen Sunday newsletter: ⁠https://blackgirlseen.myflodesk.com/seensunday⁠ Find resources and support: ⁠www.blackgirlseen.com/support⁠ Find suggested readings from the podcast here: https://bookshop.org/shop/blackgirlseenLearn more about Black Girl Seen at ⁠www.blackgirlseen.com