After betrayal, heartbreak, or long-term disconnection, intimacy can feel confusing and unsafe — even when love is still present. In this article, therapist Raquel Perez explores how the body learns to protect, why desire disappears after hurt, and how trust and intimacy can be rebuilt through safety, attunement, and compassion.

Discover a powerful self-compassion meditation designed to help you reconnect with your emotions and cultivate emotional safety. This guided affirmation practice focuses on the heart chakra, allowing you to nurture self-love, gratitude, and emotional awareness. Whether you're on a personal journey of healing or seeking relationship healing through deeper emotional connection, this meditation offers a safe space for growth. Perfect for individuals and couples, it encourages mindfulness, self-acceptance, and emotional intimacy. Begin your journey toward self-awareness and inner peace today.