
Though we can’t judge all people solely based on their history, when it comes to relationships, it’s important to take note of the person’s relationship history. Healthy relationships are ones where your partner wants you to feel connected with, heard and supported. If that’s the case, you will likely feel shut down and alone.

In some instances, he may have some capacity to listen, but is emotionally shutting that part of himself down so that you don’t get too close. An emotionally unavailable man has a difficult time knowing how to engage in the real-stuff conversations. However, when you start sharing more emotionally about your family, or discuss your plans for your future, he checks out. The conversation flows smoothly when it’s about friends, plans for dinner or your clothing choice.

You enjoy being in each others’ company and have a really playful dynamic, sexually. When it comes to real-life conversations, they run.
