Scared to have these feelings

[CoconutGal]

I’ve been seeing someone for about 2 months. We have a lot in common, have had a lot of dates & it’s obvious there’s a spark there. He’s expressed how much he likes me & I the same back to him. What I have found the last 2 times after dates is that when it comes to saying goodbye, I’m sad & then scared of how much I really do like him. It feels like fear of rejection or fear of him feeling the same & then getting hurt. Now I know no one can prevent anyone from getting hurt. But I don’t know how to explain this fear. Or why it’s there. Or what to do with it.

Aw that sounds lovely. It's a shame that you feel that way about it though! Make sure you get to know him, make sure you have the same values etc so maybe that would reassure that they are a good person and give it a chance!

I can empathise with this OP!
I've been seeing someone for a little while now, and I know deep down I really like him/have feelings for him.
I love what we have. The sparks constantly fly, crazy chemistry. It feels so good, but also so fragile?!
I know I'm holding back for fear of falling and getting hurt. This past week in particular I've found that every time I leave/he leaves I feel like I could cry, I think because I have the desire for more but maybe I'm not showing it? But then I refuse to chase
Anyway I'm rambling, but can I ask have you been hurt in the past? I do think it's my past experience, which is ultimately leading me to act the way I do...
I say to myself when my thoughts start to consume me; to take my time. Not to rush, not to obsess or over analyse. And just let things progress naturally.

Calmyourtitsdown I’m exactly the same. I have been hurt in the past & I do think it contributes to this, but I’d really like for it not to & just to be able to enjoy it.