authenticity

Meaning of authenticity in a relationship, for me, it means genuinely wanting another. It's a horrible feeling to be in a relationship with someone that seemingly has no interest in you or the relationship. Some ways that this might be apparent is the lack of emotional availability of a partner. Also, there are no feeling of how they feel in the relationship or not expression of feelings for their partner. Additionally, it's difficult to have any "deep" conversations because the partner is an avoidant of these types of conversations. Therefore, your conversations are limited to the weather, work and chores that may have to be done and the conversation will never delve into the "what do you feel" unless in the context what do you feel like eating? Only safe topics are spoken but there's no depth in the conversations. The avoidant is detached from feelings and emotions, feelings and emotions are necessary to express how you feel about their partner. They also avoid giving affirmations, as avoid any intimacy or sexual intimacy, and avoidance of engaging in non-sexual activities that may lead into establishing any emotional connection with their partner. Over time this type of relationship would deteriorate due to the lack of depth of the relationship.