I can be very jealous, controlling, and needy with certain partners, obsessing that they'll leave or cheat on me

I am afraid to say something that might hurt, offend, or put them off me

I hide my sexual desires and needs because I feel ashamed of them

I find it hard to trust my gut about certain partners, often ignoring red flags

I start fantasizing about the future after a date or two, or sometimes even before meeting them

I put attractive, powerful or high status people on a pedestal

I don't know how to escalate (move from talking all the way to a date or the bedroom)

I overanalyze text messages or interactions, constantly replaying them in my head if I've offended or upset them

I can engage in deep and meaningful conversations with most people

I get nervous, tongue-tied, or freeze at the idea of approaching someone I find very attractive or powerful

I often feel a lack of purpose or direction in my life beyond a romantic partner

I don't feel good when I compare my love life to my friends', peers', or social media

I feel anxious or insecure about my sexual performance, especially with a new partner

I try to impress my dates with money, false confidence, lying or boasting without realising

I end up with unhealthy partners who need fixing or rescuing