Reasons why we distance ourselves in a relationship

From regulating our emotions to feeling confused, here are a few reasons why we distance ourselves.

Published on: Nov 19, 2023 6:00 AM IST

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Often, we distance ourselves in a relationship for some time – this comes from the intention of sorting our emotions and making ourselves calm before addressing certain situations and triggers. "When an avoidant or distant partner takes space, it’s more likely for one of the above reasons than it is to hurt/punish you. Now, this doesn’t mean that the distance doesn’t hurt. It also doesn’t mean you should sit back and not talk about it hurting," wrote Therapist Rikki Cloos. Here are a few reasons why we distance ourselves in a relationship. (Unsplash)

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We may feel overwhelmed with the surge of several emotions and need some personal space to calm down and regulate our emotions.  (Unsplash)

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We are sometimes confused about how we should react – we are scared of disappointing the partner. Hence, we take some time away to sort our feelings.  (Unsplash)

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We face difficulty in communicating about our needs, wants and expectations, and hence we stay away from that situation.  (Unsplash)

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Sometimes the conversation can act as a trigger for us – hence, we take some time away to calm ourselves down and feel safe.  (Unsplash)

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We also face difficulties in asking for space in a relationship and hence, we distance ourselves. (Unsplash)