Is it normal to be deathly afraid of relationships?
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Yes. It is normal for someone with major trust issues. Sometimes it just seems better to stay safe.
burnpitscreamer
Level 4
May 4, 2018
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I got divorced in October 2016 after 33 years of marriage. I'm just getting to the point where I'm considering looking for another relationship. The idea of another breakup has just been too much for me.
Amy0825
Level 6
May 4, 2018
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Nobody said it would be easy. As l get older it does seem to be harder to get up for. When l was younger it was more like 'bring on the next one', and l would jump in with both feet. I wish you the best of luck. ☺
Normal? "Normal" is some trepidation, or perhaps a level of anxiety.
"Deathly afraid" is excessive, and likely pathological in origin.
Or it's hyperbole. Hard to tell.
stinkeye_a
Level 8
May 3, 2018
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I am the king of staying away from a relationship. last one was thirty one yrs ago. Not that I am against them but very very cautious.
factorbelief
Level 6
May 3, 2018
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Are you unhappy and/or lonely due to your fear of relationships? If so, I suggest your see a counselor.
LiterateHiker
Level 9
May 3, 2018
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I don't believe that fear of relationships equates to me being lonely or unhappy. I seriously just don't want anything to do with them is all. I feel most at peace when I have alone time. A lot of people I know can't handle such isolation but I welcome it like a friend that I haven't seen in years.
Not sure if it's normal or not, but a little uneasiness isn't necessarily a bad thing, always good to be cautious.
SpikeTalon
Level 9
May 3, 2018
1
It’s easy to say that it is not normal, but that doesn’t mean it’s not fine. You have your reasons.
indirect76
Level 7
May 3, 2018
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Afraid of what exactly?
Ellatynemouth
Level 8
May 3, 2018
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I have severe trust issues when it comes to people in general.
@irascible maybe
"deathly" afraid might be a good reason to see a professional if it bothers you that you are.
LilAtheistLady
Level 7
May 3, 2018
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I don't know about being afraid, maybe I'm cautious
psycheworks
Level 8
May 3, 2018
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