Expecting Quote by Nick Bantock

I think we're scared of intimacy - all of us, a little bit.

— Brit Marling

“One of the biggest impacts on intimacy is fear. Fears surrounding intimacy can result in a push-pull dynamic because of differing attachment needs between…

— Annie Tanasugarn

I don't have any fear of intimacy, but rather thrive on it, which is rare in a public person.

— Jack Nicholson

Intimacy is something to be cherished, and intimacy is not something to be afraid of.

— Ira Sachs

Fear is the great enemy of intimacy. Fear makes us run away from each other or cling to each other but does not create…

— Henri Nouwen

Intimacy requires courage because risk is inescapable. We cannot know at the outset how the relationship will affect us.

— Rollo May

Intimacy is based on shared vulnerability Nothing deepens intimacy like the experiences that we share when we feel flayed, with our skins off, scared…

— Dossie Easton

“Sometimes the thing you fear the most in your relationship turns out to be the thing that brings you and your partner to a…

— Cheryl Strayed

“Is it the thought of true intimacy that frightens you?' He asked it nonchalantly, moving a pawn. She moved her remaining bishop in retaliation.…

— Anne Mallory

We're lonely, but we're afraid of intimacy.

— Sherry Turkle

Maybe a romantic getaway will solve your crippling fear of intimacy.

— Anonymous

Intimacy, in my opinion, is when you are vulnerable with someone, you share secrets, are open to love, and you take care of their…

— Kenya Moore