Anxiety often shows up in the ways we relate to others, affecting family dynamics, friendships, and romantic relationships. It can make it difficult to set boundaries, manage conflict, or feel confident in your choices. Relational challenges or attachment wounds—such as difficult family relationships, past betrayals, or emotionally unsafe environments—can intensify these patterns and impact how you connect with others. Common ways this might show up include:

• Constantly worrying about what others think or fear of disappointing them

• People-pleasing or prioritizing others’ needs over your own

• Feeling disconnected from others or from yourself

• Difficulty saying “no” or asserting boundaries

• Overanalyzing interactions with friends, family, or partners

• Feeling on edge or tense in social situations or in certain relationships

• Struggling with perfectionism and self-criticism

• Feeling responsible for others’ emotions or keeping the peace

• Avoiding conflict, confrontation, or difficult conversations

These patterns can impact your sense of self, emotional well-being, and the quality of your relationships. Recognizing how anxiety shows up in your relationships is the first step toward creating healthier, more balanced connections.

In therapy, we work together to understand these patterns, explore their roots, and develop strategies to manage anxiety while building healthier, more balanced relationships. This can help you feel more confident, grounded, and connected in your interactions with others.