Did someone break your heart badly that you're afraid to trust anyone else as far as love?
Well, I had my heart broken badly over 30 years ago, and as a result I did shut down that part of my life for a very long time. I had other problems, too, that contributed to it, including a serious breakdown that left me dealing with chronic depression, OCD, and social anxiety. It's only been recently that my desire for a relationship has come back, and with it a lot of my old fears. But I'm moving through it with a totally different outlook, prepared to deal with whatever comes.
No. Well, maybe, look, just shove off asking these questions.
It still hurts, OK?
Thank you for saying that! How many times do I want to rip those scabs off......?