Sometimes the Person Pulling Away Isn't Losing Interest—They're Losing Their Sense of Safety Description: They seem distant just when things become serious. Could anxiety—not lack of love—be the reason? Learn the psychology behind anxious withdrawal, how to recognise the signs, and how to protect your own emotional wellbeing. Introduction: When Someone Starts Pulling Away One day, everything feels easy. They text you "Good morning" before you even wake up. They ask about your day, laugh at your terrible jokes, and make plans for next weekend without hesitation. They seem genuinely interested in getting to know you. Then, almost without warning... Something changes. Their messages become shorter. Replies that once came within minutes now take hours—or even days. Phone calls become less frequent. Conversations feel forced instead of effortless. You begin replaying every interaction in your head, wondering what went wrong. "Did I say something that upset them?...