Philophobia: Fear of Love

[Anonymous]

I have a relationship with depression. I'm usually a happy person, I love making others smile! But I've noticed that I get depressed whenever I'm on a relationship. And no, I'm not a jealous person, I'm a very secure/confident indivual. I get so depressed that I even go the extra mile to end the feeling, for example, sabbotage the relationship.

I sabbotage my relationships because I get too emotionally attached. I rather make him go away than tell him how I really feel. Getting attached to him is the part that makes me depressed. I tend to avoid him and deny any feelings for him because building a future with him makes me nauseous. Does this happens to you? I think I'm the only weirdo that gets this feeling.

[ninja-in-black]

I can relate to this take because nearly every time I catch feelings for a guy, I do something stupid so he won't be interested anymore. I'll distance myself, not talk to them, act cold, the whole 9. It's something I need to work on.

I met this guy in London and we both clicked at first, like we were both weird in our own way (the good kind of weird). But I started distancing myself from him and played stupid games, so now we're not talking. I miss him, he was cool and could actually relate to me. Sigh, life.

[Remonster]

It's not weird. Relationships can be really scary because they require commitment. Are you afraid of that?

[myTake Owner]

no i'm not afraid of commitment

[Mycsph]

I tend to push people away when I feel like I'm starting to develop feelings for them.

"I always manage to find the flaws. Sometimes in others, but mostly my own" -- This... This is totally what I do. I dunno what I'm afraid of. I know Im not afraid to love, but I'm always afraid to be hurt again. So somehow I could relate to this ^^.

[Scrambled]

I don't know if I fear it. Sometimes I think I hate love. Sounds weird but I don't like it when I'm loved.

[Anonymous]

Love this, had to share it.

[zell0is0my0name]

Very nice take :)