Hyper Independence in Relationships: Why “I Don’t Need Anyone” Keeps Wrecking Your Love Life

Hyper independence in relationships feels like safety, but it often turns intimacy into a battlefield. When you’ve been taught to carry everything alone, love can feel dangerous, connection can feel suffocating, and asking for support can feel impossible. This post unpacks why hyper independence shows up in relationships, how it keeps you stuck, and what healing with a trauma therapist in Cape Coral can look like.