Baggage is emotional turmoil caused by some issue in someones past. Guys are happy to help out their girlfriends with emotional issues. Also, baggage causes people to pressure on or damage a relationship, so it may be doomed from the outset.

What does someone with baggage mean?

Having emotional baggage means having experienced traumas, disappointments and other negative issues in the past. Baggage is figurative. Its like heavy heart and a weight on ones shoulders with a hint of additional awkwardness.