6 Signs of an Emotionally Unavailable Person

Do you think you might have a crush on someone who is emotionally unavailable? Emotionally unavailability means that someone is unable to connect with the emotions of others, and potentially themselves. In a relationship, this can lead to a lack of emotional fulfillment and compatibility. To help you avoid further heartbreak in the future, we made this video to help you identify the signs someone may be emotionally unavailable.

Credits
Writer: Ria Parikh
Script Editor: Isadora Ho
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Zuzia
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

References

“Emotional Unavailability”. Fox Valley Institute. 2018.

Gaba, Sherry. “How to Spot an Emotionally Unavailable Person.” Psychology Today. 24 February 2020.

Mateo, Ashley. “How You Can Tell If Someone’s Emotionally Unavailable”. The Oprah Magazine. 10 October 2019.

Paddock, Catharine. “Could ‘mirror neurons’ explain brain mechanisms of empathy?”. Medical News Today. 15 April 2019.

Raypole, Crystal. “Emotionally Unavailable: What It Really Means”. Healthline. 27 January 2020.

[Psychgo]

What Netflix series are you watching at the moment? Comment below. (If it's not on Netflix, comment something else)

[colorfulquesadilla]

I came here to see if my crush was emotionally unavailable but then I realized I was the emotionally unavailable one-

[dailydoseofmedicinee]

Being emotionally unavailable describes someone who is not open to discussing or sharing their feelings. They can be evasive, flaky, or hard to read. "They're scared of intimacy👍

[icebear]

Hits different when *you're* the emotionally unavailable person without even realizing it

[ICEcoldJT]

“The people you meet are either reflections of a repeater cycle or guides towards a new start.” ✨

[nicoleonfeels]

Often times, people who are emotionally unavailable are in the process of working through some hurt. But with some work, they can come around like I did 🤗

[alessioplt]

0:33 they lack compassion
1:00 they don't seem to want a real relationship
1:25 their body language come off as distant
1:55 they're dismissive of you
2:25 they avoid emotional depth
2:53 they don't have many deep relationship

[MiSquidster]

This video: talks about crushes

Me: *laughs in loneliness*

[queensylvanas]

I was in a relationship with someone that was emotionally unavailable and I've never felt more unwanted or dismissed like my feelings didn't matter at all :( I wish people would at least be honest instead of hurting others who are ready to open up and give love another chance. After this I honestly feel so scared to try again.

[girlingreenscarf]

No no emotionally unavailable person does not lack of compassion. They really compassionate if someone wants to tell their stories, they can be a good listener. But they dont want to tell their stories. They dont want to reciprocate.

[stayhappylittlemermaid]

actions speak louder than words, so trust actions and not words.

[pellithee]

I’m not emotionally unavailable but I’m not open to date so idk why I’m even watching this.

[genesis]

As an introvert dealing with social anxiety, I can wholeheartedly relate to being emotionally unavailable.

[yourbestself]

I think when people become emotionally unavailable it's not by choice it's because of all the pain they face in past

[valennt.]

Just here to see if I'm emotionally unavailable 🙂

[noobcoverssauceage]

That's why I have a crush on an anime charachter
Easy peasy✌

[shakiramcdaniel]

I used to like someone who was only clearly emotionally unavailable. He was always negative and he drained me out mentally and emotionally. He always brought confusion in my life, so I ended up cutting him off. Here’s my advice: Just because someone is going through something.. that IS NOT an excuse for that person to hurt you or lead you on. If a person is draining you out then cut that person off. You can’t change someone. If your crush is emotionally unavailable then GET OUT. (Depending your situation)

[Shulsa]

I'm compassionate and all that but I just don't want to date anyone. At least not for a while. It's hard to find someone I like who accepts me for who I am

[AmandaNavarro]

My crush doesn't seem to fit any of these, I think he just sees me as a friend more than anything :') I mean that's completely okay, he's a big boy who can choose who he wants to be in a relationship with, but oof what's this feeling?

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[sethwood]

I have a bad habit of catching feelings for emotionally unavailable people 🙁