😱We often put up emotional defenses to protect ourselves from getting hurt in relationships.
👩🎨Falling in love can make us act out of character, changing our appearance and behavior.
😰Fear of rejection and vulnerability can make it difficult to open up and be authentic in relationships.
🔥The intense emotions of love can be both exhilarating and terrifying, leading to a rollercoaster of feelings.
💔Heartbreak and past traumas can contribute to the development of defensive mechanisms in love.