Ever felt like something's off in your relationship, even if it seems intimate? Sometimes, what seems like deep emotional closeness can actually be dark intimacy—unhealthy or manipulative patterns disguised as intimacy.

To free ourselves from this, it's important to understand the key differences between genuine intimacy and dark intimacy and learn how to spot intimacy issues that aren't about real love. If you’re dating or navigating relationships, this video offers crucial insights and advice to help you recognize and address these red flags.

#intimacy #love #relationshipadvice #datingadvice

Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Editor: Kelly Soong
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera ([ Ссылка ] )
Thumbnail Artist: Zuzia
Animator: Rory (new animator)
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References:

Viezzer, S., Guy-Evans, O. & McLeod, S. (2023). "What Are The Signs Of An Unhealthy Relationship?" Simply Psychology. www.simplypsychology.org/signs-of-an-unhealthy-relationship.html#Signs-of-an-unhealthy-relationship 
Tyrrell, M. (2024). "The Dark Side of Your Emotional Needs – Intimacy." Mark Tyrrell's Therapy Skills. www.unk.com/blog/the-dark-side-of-your-emotional-needs-part-four/ 
Narcissistic Abuse Education. (2024). The DARK INTIMACY of A Narcissist [YouTube]. [ Ссылка ]

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