Why dating feels terrifying (even when you like them)

When every text makes your heart race and every silence feels like rejection... this episode will help you breathe and think clearly again.

Author

Jessica Davis
May 26, 2025

You start liking someone.
Maybe it surprises you how much.
And then all of a sudden… you’re overthinking everything.

Should I text first?
Was that joke weird?
What did they really mean by that response?
Are they pulling away?
Am I being too much?

If that’s where your head is right now, I get it. So many of the teens and young adults I work with feel this same rush of excitement mixed with fear—especially in those early stages when things feel undefined but intense.

There’s so much pressure to play it cool.
But what if you’re someone who feels a lot?
What if you care deeply… and that makes you feel like you're doing it wrong?

You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re just trying to figure out how to feel safe when things feel uncertain.

This episode is about early relationship anxiety—the kind that makes you second-guess every move, worry you’re ruining something before it starts, or question whether you’re lovable when things feel unclear.

Inside, I talk about:

  • How to tell the difference between intuition and insecurity

  • Why rushing a relationship creates more anxiety

  • What boundaries actually look like in new dating situations

  • And why it’s okay to want love and protect your peace

If you’re navigating the early stages of something new—or hoping for something new and wondering if it’ll ever happen—this one’s for you.

You don’t have to shrink who you are just to be loved.
You don’t have to earn someone’s attention by abandoning yourself.

You’re not too much.
You’re learning how to hold space for yourself and your feelings—without letting fear lead the way.

Talk soon,
Jessica
Mindset Coach for Anxious Teens & Young Adults

P.S. This podcast is still in its early days, which honestly makes it even more special—because it means I can offer more personal feedback, and really get to know what you need.

So if you have thoughts, questions, or something you’re working through… I’d love to hear from you

Just hit reply—I read every message or drop your thoughts here! 💛