Is it normal that i'm terrified of romantic affection?

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Hi.

I'm terrified of romantic advances.
Not just intellectually. Once, a friend made a joke about kissing me and I utterly froze up. I was viscerally afraid of the kiss.
I do fall in love, both men and women. I do feel sexual desire. But expressing it, or having it expressed to me, is emotionally out of the question. It's frustrating.
For reference, I have never been abused in any way by a romantic partner- because I've never had one. Never even let myself be kissed. Yet, on a gut level, romantic or sexual advances are viewed the same way that getting stabbed would be.

Is it normal?

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Based on 31 votes (20 yes)
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  • swurls
    8 years ago

    you sound like you're really young..that will all change soon trust me.

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  • RoseIsabella
    8 years ago

    ...and how's that workin out for ya?

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  • Babuli
    8 years ago

    I like you very much being romantic & it's a inner personality. I have come across most successful actor, actress, musicians are very romantic and creative too.
    ♡♡

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  • Lifeistooshorttotakeseriously
    8 years ago

    It would be hard to see all the good stuff if you are on high alert ready to ninja the first person who kisses you. Just relax. Do stuff you enjoy, laugh and don't stress over something that hasn't even happened. Emotionally you seem normal just a bit high strung :)))

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  • Myghoul2099
    8 years ago

    you have some hang ups about sex that should go away with time.

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