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Fear of Love - Philophobia
Saturday, 9. August 2008, 14:59:09
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the case of philophobia, this means avoiding relationships, falling in love and even sometimes situations that could lead to it.
Symptoms of Philophobia: Fear of Love
People with philophobia are afraid of being or falling in love. Clearly, many of us have some anxiety when it comes to opening ourselves to love (and being vulnerable to possibly getting hurt), but in those with philophobia the anxiety is so strong that it interferes with their ability to have close relationships.
Symptoms of philophobia vary from person to person, but typically include the following physical and emotional symptoms (which appear when there is a possibility of deep feelings developing):
• Sweating
• Shortness of breath and rapid breathing
• Nausea
• Irregular heartbeat
• Feelings of dread
Above all else, a fear of love will keep you from pursuing meaningful relationships, and may even cause you to withdraw from those that already exist.
from :
http://www.sedona.com/lp-fearoflove.aspx