When everything is fine in a relationship, but inner unease arises – it may not be intuition, but self-sabotage. Fear of abandonment, distrust, avoidance of intimacy, or testing the partner's strength often appear as a "realistic view of the situation." In reality, these are defensive reactions shaped by past experiences.

Psychologist Anna Mandich said LIGA.net:

  • Why do we sabotage relationships?
  • What are the signs of self-sabotage?
  • How do past traumas affect relationships?
  • How to distinguish caution from fear?
  • How to build trust?

What is self-sabotage in relationships and why does it often appear as a "realistic view of the situation"?

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