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Dating anxiety- how do I navigate this?

User Profile: lovingBirch549
lovingBirch549 September 6th, 2023

Hey everyone! I posted a couple days ago and it really helped me realise I’m not on my own. So here I am again trying to talk through my feelings in hopes someone can relate.


following on from my last post I have tried to work through my triggers and anxiety with techniques I’ve already learnt and it is hard work.


I have realised that I can’t read him very well and that’s not surprising bc we’re still a few weeks in. But what I have realised is that this is what triggers me.


I can’t read him, I get triggered, and my head goes off trying to think of narratives and stories that back this up when in reality the things I worry about (him not liking me, him not wanting to pursue things, he’s gonna leave) aren’t true at all.


he’s a guy that’s all about actions and not words which is refreshing as it’s something I’ve never had, it’s healthy. But he’s not good with words and idk if that’s how he is or bc we haven’t got to know each other yet.


he is a lovely guy, a genuine lovely guy that I am genuinely developing feelings for and I do believe this is reciprocated. I do believe that if I told him how I felt he would listen and talk through this with me, however I’m terrified I’m going to ruin things. I know it’s irrational but that’s how I feel. I’ve never been in a healthy relationship, not remotely and I don’t think he has either, and I don’t want my overthinking to ruin it all. I’m hoping someone can relate.


thanks x

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User Profile: KatePersephone
KatePersephone September 7th, 2023

@lovingBirch549 hi there!
i can definitely understand how you feel. i also hadn't been in a healthy relationship (except for my last one, which i will not get into much details right now lol) and know how scary it can be and that you're afraid you're going to mess things up