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being with other people. Maybe you can meet a friend or colleague for

tea. These small encounters will start to ease your fear.
Consider exploring mindfulness strategies such as meditation.
Don’t pressure yourself to do things you’re not ready to do; just take
small steps. Eventually you can begin to enjoy fulfilling relationships.
Practicing self-compassion, setting healthy boundaries, and using posi-
tive self-talk are all ways we can be overcome this fear.

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Create a list of positive affirmations you can use to overcome your fear
of intimacy. See if you can come up with at least five.

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