How Carrying Past Wounds Is Holding Your Relationship Hostage
We all have a past.
Whether it’s old heartbreaks, unresolved conflicts, or painful memories, emotional baggage follows us into every new relationship. It’s the invisible weight we carry, often without realizing it, that shapes how we think, feel, and react in love.
But here’s the truth: holding on to emotional baggage doesn’t just affect you—it can hold your relationship back, keeping it from growing into the healthy, loving connection you deserve.
Emotional baggage may not always be obvious, but it shows up in subtle ways. Maybe you react more strongly to situations than seems necessary, or perhaps you assume your partner will hurt you the way someone else did.
Over time, this baggage creates walls in the relationship, making it harder to trust, communicate, and truly connect.
Why We Carry Emotional Baggage
We carry emotional baggage because we’ve been hurt before. Whether from a bad breakup, a betrayal, or unresolved trauma, past wounds can be hard to shake. Our minds are wired to protect us from pain, so…