What causes fear in relationships?
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definition
"Fear in relationships is born from need and clinging; true love is an overflowing sharing that frees us from possession and fear."
According to Osho, fear in relationships arises when what we call love is actually need, lust and clinging—using the other as a means to fulfill our desires. Exploitation breeds insecurity, jealousy and control, so partners guard and manipulate each other. True love is an overflowing sharing that never uses or possesses; when love is real, fear dissolves.
We’re scared in relationships when we need and use each other; when love is generous and not clingy, the fear goes away.
Why this matters practically
- Treat your partner as a person to share with, not a means to get needs met.
- Replace clinging with inner fullness and self-responsibility.
- Practice trust and open communication instead of control or jealousy.
- Replace clinging with inner fullness and self-responsibility.
- Practice trust and open communication instead of control or jealousy.
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