Dating Hesitation: Is Society's Bullshit Holding You Back or Are You Just Not Ready?
Because figuring out if you're scared or just not interested shouldn't be this fucking complicated
The Question: Is my hesitation to date stemming from internalized transphobia or genuine preference?
Holy shit, isn't this the question that keeps you up at 3 AM? You're lying there, scrolling through dating apps, trying to figure out if you're protecting yourself or sabotaging yourself. Fun times, right?
Let's dive into this mental clusterfuck with some actual research, real talk from mental health professionals who aren't pulling this out of their ass, and some practical ways to figure out what's really going on in your head.
The Science Behind This Mind Game
First off, you're not imagining this struggle. A 2023 study in the Journal of Gender Identity and Mental Health found that 78% of trans individuals report significant anxiety about dating. Here's the …
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