The term 'emotionally unavailable' is often used to describe toxic (usually male) characters. Anyone can be emotionally unavailable, in fact – and there is often a very real root cause for this issue, such as attachment styles from childhood or even trauma.
An emotionally unavailable person is generally someone who shies away from responsibility and truly intimate relationships, and is basically, "not ready to love." This applies to all relationships, from romantic to platonic.
What are the signs that I am emotionally unavailable?
There are a number of signs that someone is not ready to start a new relationship. The signs can be completely different depending on the root of the problem.
This can manifest itself in a number of ways - some people block their emotions and refuse to fully commit to their partners, others do not choose and constantly criticize their relationships, expecting perfection.
What are the common reasons for emotional unavailability?
Often, people think that there is something wrong with them and that they are not good enough. If you can develop and present your uniqueness, you will be much happier and can share this happiness with others.
Trust issues: “You may have unresolved issues from the past, which means you may carry these issues into your future relationship. Many people think the answer is to find 'the right person' – in fact you need to work on your vibration, quality and energy to find a better connection.”
High expectations: “In modern life, people don't have time. And because of social media, they always think that anyone who gets into a relationship with them has to be perfect. Perfect financially, perfect emotionally, perfect physically. The problem comes when you don't want to show the other person your true self or any weaknesses – and also, they expect the other person to be perfect.”
