Is it normal to be fearful around other men?

Every time I am alone with another man, even in public, I get nervous. It’s worse if they speak to me or talk to me. I am embarrassed about this and have never mentioned to my husband or anyone else.

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  • Boojum

    Women have loads of reasons to be concerned about men. Lots of us guys are total assholes, and some of us are very good at concealing that.

    So I think it's not an unreasonable feeling. However, if you find that your anxiety about being with men is causing problems in your life, it might be worthwhile to talk to a counsellor about what the root cause of this is, and how you can change your approach.

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    • LloydAsher

      Can agree. I dont even conceal the fact that I'm an asshole. My saving quality is that I'm actually a good friend it's just that I'm both a smart ass and a Jack ass sometimes.

      I'm a asshole with a heart of Gold.

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  • brutus

    Yes that is normal.

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  • jethro

    So then you are a gay man afraid to be around men in general. You mentioned being alone with another man. That indicates that you are male too. Otherwise you would have just said you worry about being around men. And if you don't want to mention it to your husband that indicates that you are a married gay male.
    Don't worry about it. What do you think might happen?

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    • Chiquita58

      I am not a male, I am female.

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      • jethro

        Bruce Jenner? Is this you again?

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        • Lol no it is not! I am a female, born a FEMALE! My question should have been “men other than my husband” rather than, other men.

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  • palehorse

    Sounds like an anxiety issue.

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  • RoseIsabella

    Just random dudes, or scary looking guys?

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    • Chiquita58

      All of them

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      • RoseIsabella

        What kind of relationship do you have with your father?

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        • He’s passed on but we had a wonderful relationship.

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          • RoseIsabella

            I'm sorry for your loss.

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