Fear of intimacy may be obvious, but it can be misinterpreted as anger, indifference, or coldness. Someone who fears intimacy may:
- have low self-esteem
- have trust issues
- experience episodes of anger
- actively avoid physical contact
- have trouble forming or committing to close relationships
- have a history of unstable relationships
- be unable to share feelings or express emotion
- have insatiable sexual desire
- live in self-imposed social isolation