can someone tell me what HALT is?
I know that one of my biggest triggers is anxiety. And instigating a relationship is a bit unnerving, but the good ones hopefully don't stress you out too much.
I don't have the situation you all have - no kids, no divorce, but I can definitely relate - I am not a big fan of rejection, but it happens - I'm just building my confidence up to accept it better. My last girlfriend I actually found thru matchdotcom. It takes some of the edge of the process. Good luck and no matter what, stay quit.
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