I Love Them, But I Don’t Feel Safe Emotionally—What Does That Mean?

It can be confusing—and honestly painful—to care about someone deeply and still feel like something isn’t quite right. You might think:

• “I love them… so why do I feel anxious?”

• “Why do I hold back what I really feel?”

• “Why do I feel like I’m walking on eggshells?”

Loving someone and feeling emotionally safe with them are not the same thing.