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‘My partner has built a wall around her emotions and doesn’t want to let anyone in’

Ask Layla: My girlfriend’s emotional disassociation is making our relationship really difficult. I’ve suggested therapy so she can work through the trauma of her past relationship – but she’s not yet willing to, and I’m at a breaking point

“Addressing a partner's reluctance to open up emotionally can be frustrating, leading to constant guesswork about their needs,” says psychologist Layla Collins