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The Idea of Meeting Someone Great Can Be as Scary as the Idea of Meeting No One At All

The Idea of Meeting Someone Great Can Be as Scary as the Idea of Meeting No One At All

On the paralyzing fears that accompany connection.

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Crystal Jackson
Nov 07, 2023
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On the paralyzing fears that accompany connection.

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With a dating app open and a list of matches before me, I know I could click on a face and begin a conversation. But that would open a door. It’s like Pandora’s Box. We want to know what’s inside — but do we?

I’m finding the idea of meeting someone just as terrifying as…

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