I was wondering if anyone had experiences or advice they wanted to share of what works or doesn’t work with regards to relationships. 

Personally I’ve struggled to maintain both friends and significant others in part due to my anxiety. Whether that be with regards to intimacy or interacting with family or simply checking up on them. 

It feels like you need to take on the burden of my anxiety to date me. People need to be able to handle my anxiety, whether that be helping calming me down or being okay with being extra careful to make me comfortable. I don’t even know if it’s right to be involved with someone if you have anxiety that will affect the relationship. I’m currently undergoing therapy and I hope it helps but it’s been a lifetime battle against anxiety and it feels wrong to drag someone into this with me.

I’ll add that I personally suffer from moderate general anxiety, and I’m sure this type of thing varies depending on your situation. Feel free to explain how you feel.