"Emotional distancing" refers to intentionally creating space or detachment from one's emotions or the emotions of others, usually as a coping mechanism or to protect oneself from getting too emotionally involved or overwhelmed.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«emotional»
«distance»
Sentences with «emotional distancing»
- Couple relationships are always managing their own sense of healthy emotional distance from one another. (inspiringchange.us)
- Although this does not cause any verbal conflicts or fights, it does create emotional distance between the couple. (marriage.com)
- It also creates a lot of emotional distance which is one of the main killers of having a healthy marital relationship. (kingsportcounseling.com)
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