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I think I had a breakthrough

Shyness98 April 9th, 2023

So I’m 25 and I’ve never been in a relationship. Even my friendships dwindle because I’m so dang avoidant. I’ve been to therapy and I try to read ever self help book under the sun. The reason I’m so avoidant is because of my parents and how they raised me. I blamed them for everything and then after reading a book, I realized that even if I had a traumatic childhood that doesn’t mean that I can’t have better adulthood. The hard pill to swallow is responsibility. I always felt like I had to fix and stay stuck on the past and it was easier to avoid people to avoid disappointment. Every year I have anxiety over the things I didn’t do because I was so afraid to do it. I was stuck on this fixed mindset of oh well I can’t do it so why bother. I’ve been growing every year little by little. I’ve accepted that I’m in my own little lane and that’s okay. It hit me that I could potentially have a meaningful connection with someone and yes it will be filled with disappointment but that’s okay because what isn’t disappointing in life. This is what I was avoiding my whole life. Putting myself out there because of my fear of rejection.

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braveDime2520 April 9th, 2023

I know the feeling, I can walk in your shoes somewhat about being disappointed.


Something too recently happened in My relationship which left me broken.


Be patient and know your worth.


Eventually someone will come into your life and make you feel worthy.

unassumingPeach6421 April 13th, 2023

@Shyness98

I can understand your fears and anxieties. I can relate a bit. Sometimes I feel stuck too. I'm sure you'll work it out. Be patient and kind to yourself!

<3 Peach


LateBloomer24 May 14th, 2023

Hello, @Shyness98,


I've had experiences with extreme shyness through most of my life. I'm 32 years old and have never been in a committed relationship, although I have been trying to meet potential romantic partners and also have been having casual sex partners since I am 30 years old. One tool I think helped me is dating apps. I am less shy approaching people online than in person. If you want we can share more experiences and ideas about that in a private conversation. I don't know if we can have private conversations in this 7 cups app.

unicorm May 15th, 2023

Getting your self out there, sure helps finding your true potentials. Try to feel confident and hold on to your self worth. take care