Taking Risks in Love

Daily writing prompt

What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to?

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It’s love, plain and simple. I really want to find that special someone.

That person I can build a life with, and grow old with. But, it scares the hell out of me.

Every time I start getting close to someone, I feel this panic rising. It’s like I can’t bring myself to take that next step. I start thinking about all the ways it could go wrong, all the pain I could end up feeling. What if I open up and they reject me? What if we commit and then it all falls apart?

I know it sounds silly. Everyone takes this risk, right? But for some reason, it feels like this massive, terrifying leap for me. Maybe it’s because of stuff that happened in the past, or maybe I’m just overthinking everything.

Part of me wonders if I’m even cut out for a long-term relationship. Like, am I willing to compromise? Can I be the partner someone else needs? It’s easy to stay in my comfort zone, keep things casual. But deep down, I know that’s not what I really want.

I see friends finding their person, and building lives together, and I want that so badly. But then the fear kicks in and I’m back to square one, keeping everyone at arm’s length.

I don’t know, maybe I’m just waiting for some magical moment when I’ll suddenly feel ready. But I’m starting to think that moment might never come if I don’t push myself a little.