emotional baggage 

1. Painful memories, mistrust and hurt carried around from past sexual or emotional rejection.

2. An excuse commonly used by Peter Pans and other immature men to avoid commmitment yet maintain a sexual relationship.

1. I don't think I can handle a real relationship right now. I need some time to get over my emotional baggage.

2. See above...

emotional baggage by dancingqueen March 7, 2005

emotional baggage 

Named after "something heavy that you carry around wherever you go," this term refers to unresolved negative emotions and past experiences that continue to affect a person's present life and relationships.

She realized that her emotional baggage from previous relationships was holding her back from truly connecting with someone new.

emotional baggage by Emotional Cruiser August 7, 2025