Do you fear love?

While love has the potential to be breathtaking, it also carries with it the risk of heartbreak. This is one of the reasons why many people tend to be afraid of falling in love. However, this isn’t just a fear of getting hurt—this is a real phobia that affects over 250,000 people in the US alone.

Philophobia is the fear of loving or developing strong feelings for another person. It has several similar symptoms to other social phobias, like social anxiety. So, how does this phobia develop in the first place? Read on to find out.

To love deeply is to expose yourself to risk

Any new connection is unexplored territory, and human nature makes us wary of it. Admitting you’re in love is a huge leap of faith. When you put your faith in another person and let them have a significant impact on you, you may find yourself feeling open and vulnerable.

Your long-standing routines that help you maintain your sense of independence and self-sufficiency begin to crumble. You have this idea that if you care too much, you’ll end up getting hurt.

True happiness is never without some measure of sorrow

True happiness and an appreciation for life’s fleeting beauty always come hand in hand with profound melancholy. As a result, many people avoid the very things that might bring them the most joy.

Conversely, it’s impossible to numb your feelings of sorrow without also dulling your feelings of happiness. Some people are unwilling to fully commit to romantic relationships since they fear a devastating break-up.

Fear of loss or being alone

When you care deeply about someone, the prospect of losing them fills you with dread. Falling in love heightens your awareness of your own mortality and the possibility of losing your companion. You may avoid confronting this worry by shifting your attention to more superficial issues, by picking arguments with your partner, or by ending the relationship altogether.

Defending yourself from existential anxieties is normally something the subconscious mind does. You might come up with a thousand excuses for why the relationship isn’t working. However, these excuses may be easily worked through , and it may be that your real motivation is a fear of loss.

Overcome your fear of love through hypnosis

When your fears and anxieties are too loud for you to hear anything else, it’s always good to talk to a professional who can reduce that noise. This is how Rekha Shrivastava at Blossom Hypnosis helps you remove fear from your subconscious mind, identify your feelings, and work towards being open to love and growth.

Book a consultation with us today to learn more.