Heal Before You Love: Why Emotional Wounds Affect Relationships

This might be a controversial take, but it’s an interesting perspective I’ve been musing on lately. Most people carry some form of emotional wound with them. It could be hurt from a past relationship, insecurity about their appearance, or even trauma from emotional or physical abuse experienced during childhood. These wounds, whether visible or not, leave lasting impressions. And if they’re not acknowledged and healed, they can linger for years. Healing requires letting go, choosing not to let past pain dictate your future, and realizing your worth, your strength, and your life’s purpose. When we carry unhealed wounds into new relationships, it’s like walking around with an open cut. Any minor comment, behavior, or action, especially from someone who had nothing to do with the original hurt can feel like salt in that wound. The pain you feel isn’t necessarily from what was just said or done; it’s the resurfacing of the original hurt that never healed. This often leads to disproportiona...