Let's talk: Social Anxiety. Social anxiety describes an experience in which one becomes excessively fearful of social interactions due to anticipation of being judged or negatively evaluated by others. It isn't just about being nervous or shy; rather, it creates intense emotional pain and can lead to depression, panic attacks, and avoidance of otherwise health-promoting experiences. So, this is a pretty rough thing for anyone to suffer through… and for spouses-to-be, it can be an utter nightmare.
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