You may have been trained since childhood to be a people pleaser and by now you are noticing the effects of your not being able to authentically show up in relationships and the frustration that goes with that experience.
FREEDOM FROM NARCISSISTIC ABUSE
ESSENTIALS FOR INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS
If you are longing to have a truly intimate connection with another person then there are three important areas that are vital to form the foundation . If these areas are avoided then the door to disconnection rather than intimacy will be opened and can have a foothold in your relationship as the relationship will be continually on rocky ground..