Are emotionally unavailable people a red flag for you?

[LadiesFavoriteToy]

Let's face it these emotionally unavailable people are very difficult they do not reciprocate or have empathy. I don't think they are capable of affection or even receiving it. How can you understand these people are emotionally unavailable people able to turn for the better or are they always like this?

[Account]

Regarding dating or friendships? I am not sure how to answer this, I know for sure that it would keep my guard up even more. I am not in touch with my emotions, I find it difficult to express them properly (sometimes I have trouble even identifying them) and being around similar people or people that have shut them off entirely, would probably worsen that condition because I would subconsciously normalize that in my head (while I know that it isn't normal).
However, I don't think all emotionally unavailable people cannot empathize. Some just have trouble expressing it or are clueless on how to console others.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

It depends.

They might have their own reasons, maybe they have been severely hurt in the past.

I can have the patience to support them and help them open up. That said, I can't always find myself in front of an emotional brick wall.

Side note, not all emotionally unavailable are cold or lack empathy. One of the most emotionally unavailable people I know always acted upbeat and friendly, always available to help you out even at her expense; but would hide all her emotions behind a big smile and not let you in on her issues.