You've probably heard of the term "emotional baggage" before, and while we all probably deal with emotional baggage to some degree, it can become problematic when it begins to affect our relationships and wellbeing negatively. Emotional baggage can arise for various reasons, but what different cases of emotional baggage tend to have in common is that they cause difficulty navigating relationships and challenging life situations. Here, learn what it means to be carrying emotional baggage and tips for how to release emotional baggage so you can move forward and enjoy healthy relationships. You've probably heard of carrying around baggage, like divorce, children, etc. However, what exactly is emotional baggage? According to Medium, emotional baggage is the insecurities and hang-ups carried over from previous experiences in our lives. You may have emotional baggage from your family, friends, or previous romantic relationships. It's all about what has happened to you in your past relationships that now directly affects your happiness. We all want to be happy, right? If you are human, most likely, you've had emotional baggage that's affected your success in new relationships and your general happiness. Think about it; why did your last relationship end? Was it some character trait you or your partner had that you or he/she just couldn't get past? Is it something you have identified and are trying to fix (if you had the baggage)? If you are working on self-improvement to try to get past your emotional baggage, good for you! That means you are healthy enough to be reflective when it comes to your love life, and you are trying to improve your shortcomings to become a better person. This book will explore the topic and explain how to move past this hardship.