The Hallway Fear

A specific defense mechanism in profound soul connections where one partner withdraws into silence (hides in the hallway) not out of indifference, but out of paralyzing insecurity. It stems from the fear that the reality of oneself-age, experience, won't live up to the fantasy created, leading to a terror of disappointing the soulmate.

Reading your message, I realized You’re right about the distance, but I want you to know exactly where it came from.

It wasn't silence or indifference, it was insecurity. I was terrified of disappointing you. I looked at the differences between us-age, experience, and I let my fear convince me that I wasn't enough for you. That once the magic settled, you’d realize I couldn't keep up.

I was scared that the reality of 'me' wouldn't live up to the fantasy, so I held back trying to be 'safe' instead of being real. But you feel so much like 'home' that I’m realizing I don't need to hide. It wasn't a temporary visit; I felt 'found' too.

I’m done hiding in the hallway wondering if I belong. I’m coming in, and I’m staying. Let’s build that 'US'. 🥰❤️
Forget The Hallway Fear

"It feels like home to me,

It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
I'm never gonna be alone again, I'm never gonna be alone again.

Something in your eyes
Makes me wanna lose myself
Makes me wanna lose myself
In your arms"

by Mi & Your♾️Fantasia January 25, 2026