As the years go by, many people are plagued by the fear of not finding a partnerAlthough not many people are familiar with the term anuptaphobia, the feeling it describes is nothing new; Many adults consider themselves to have failed if they do not find a partner or do not have children when they reach a certain age.
Sometimes, This search becomes an obsessionsomething essential to be happy, to complete their life or to feel safe. Many are willing to start a relationship with anyone and in any condition as long as they are not alone, an attitude that, in the long run, creates problems.
Although it may seem so, it is not an absurd fear. From a young age we are given the understanding that forming a family should be a common goal for all individuals. In this way, many grow up devastated by the pressure of social conventions that make them perceiving singlehood as a defeat.
Anuptaphobia affects adults in particular. Being single and having casual relationships is considered the norm during adolescence, but this is not the case during adulthood. The older we get, the more pressure we feel to find stability that many relate to relationships.
Although it is a common feeling in people of both genders, women over thirty are at greater risk of developing anuptaphobiaThis fear of not finding a partner causes obsession, anxiety, feelings of vulnerability, borderline behavior, and low self-esteem, among others.
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It is true that, on many occasions, love and happiness go hand in hand. It is also true that we are social beings and, therefore, we feel safer in the company of other people. However, It is possible to be happy without having a partner, as long as you have a secure, stable and independent self-esteem.
Good self-esteem will help you understand that Being single doesn't mean being alone or having failed. What's more, more and more people are staying single by their own choice. Emotional well-being begins with oneself, so It is important to develop self-love.
Emotional independence is essential for good mental health. By cultivating it, you will understand that your well-being depends exclusively on you and that, therefore, you should be your own priority.
Training your self-love and developing good emotional independence will take work. However, With the help of a psychologist you can overcome your anuptaphobia and thus learn to value yourself for who you are and not for your relationships.
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