Why We Crave Intimacy but Fear It

Why do we long for deep connection… yet pull away when someone gets too close?The answer often isn’t a lack of love—it’s our attachment patterns, nervous system, and the emotional experiences that taught us whether intimacy felt safe.In this episode of Rising After the Storm with Lara, we explore:🤍 Why intimacy is more than sex🤍 How attachment styles shape our relationships🤍 Why desire changes in long-term relationships🤍 The hidden role of shame in emotional and physical intimacy🤍 How healing creates the safety needed for genuine connectionRemember:“Sex doesn’t create attachment. It reveals it.”If you’ve ever struggled to let someone in, felt yourself pulling away, or wondered why love sometimes feels scary, this conversation is for you.