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Any advice on how to navigate a romantic relationship with social anxiety? In particular, I'm having trouble asserting my boundaries and asking for what I need.

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kenster1

hi if your dating or on the look out be open and honest from the beginning the weaker man/woman will run the decent guy/woman will stay and respect you for being you truthful and honest.

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Naturegirl94

I’ve been there before too. I found the best step was to be honest from the beginning, just by letting him know that asking for what I need and setting boundaries is something I struggle with and am working on. They might be able to check in with you from time to time and support you in this process. I hope this helps!

Yes. Be brave be vulnerable you drive your own bus. Say you don’t like to hurt feelings so hard to say boundaries but they are there. And say this is important to me when it is

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