avoid intimacy
[əˈvɔɪd ɪnˈtɪməsi]
verb phrase
evitar intimidade
1. to deliberately stay away from or prevent close physical, emotional, or romantic contact with someone
He tends to avoid intimacy in his relationships because of past trauma.
Ele tende a evitar intimidade em seus relacionamentos por causa de um trauma passado.
2. to refrain from engaging in intimate behavior or deep emotional connection
She decided to avoid intimacy until she felt ready for commitment.
Ela decidiu evitar intimidade até se sentir pronta para um compromisso.
NYC Slang
keep it real distant / play it cool
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep someone at arm's length
put up walls
maintain emotional distance
manter alguém à distância
levantar muros
manter distância emocional
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