Past relationship wounds don’t disappear just because someone is “new.”

This can look like:

• Overanalyzing texts or dates

• People-pleasing or self-abandoning

• Pulling away when things start to feel real

Many people want connection but are afraid to risk it.

One person wants commitment, the other wants “to see where it goes.”

Common experiences:

• Inconsistent communication

• Hot-and-cold behavior

• Feeling confused about where you stand

Underneath it is usually uncertainty, fear of vulnerability, or mismatched goals.

This one’s huge.

Examples:

• Ignoring red flags

• Moving too fast emotionally or physically

• Over-giving to “earn” connection

• Staying when something feels off

Often rooted in fear of being alone or not feeling “enough.”

Dating doesn’t magically fix communication—it often highlights it.

People struggle with:

• Expressing needs without feeling “too much”

• Asking direct questions

• Addressing concerns instead of avoiding them

Unspoken expectations create unnecessary disappointment.

Whether from past betrayals, inconsistent dating experiences, or modern dating culture, trust can feel risky.

This shows up as:

• Emotional guardedness

• Suspicion or testing behaviors

• Difficulty relaxing into connection

Trust often needs to be rebuilt internally before it can be shared with someone else.