In modern relationships, there’s a growing shift. Love today isn’t just about big gestures or always being available. A lot of couples, especially younger ones, are becoming more aware of things like emotional health, boundaries, and personal growth.
That’s a good thing. But here’s something people don’t always talk about: some behaviours that seem healthy on the surface might actually be doing the opposite.
Not all emotional avoidance looks like silence or distance. Sometimes, it shows up through care, through doing too much, always being “the calm one,” or being overly nice. You may not even realise it’s happening. But these habits, often rooted in fear or discomfort, can quietly block real intimacy or make it harder to be fully honest with your partner or yourself.
Let’s look at five signs that what seems like love could actually be an escape from emotional discomfort.
