Valentine's Day and Other Phobias
By: Tippy & Alfred
Although most people who are not in love, married or seeing
someone dread Valentine's Day for it's reminder of
loneliness, they only face a slight sense of depression and
not much more. But for some people with certain phobias, the
following can be a problem for them:
Orintho-Apiphobia - Fear of the Birds and Bees
Ereuthophobia - Fear of Blushing
Obligaphobia - Fear of Commitment
Anlophobia - Fear of Flowers
Dorapophobia - Fear of Furs
Zelophobia - Fear of Jealousy
Amoraphobia - Fear of Love
Gamophobia - Fear of Marriage
Arotophobia - Fear of Physical Love
Hedonophobia - Fear of any kind of Pleasure or Having Fun
Haphephobia - Fear of Touching or Being Touched
Gynophobia - Fear of Girls
Androphobia - Fear of Men
So what do these have to do with Valentine's Day exactly?
Well some people really fear any kind of "potential" social
interaction with the opposite gender, or what in their minds
might be perceived as a potential. If a guy perhaps is
afraid of being hugged by a female, he might dread
Valentine's Day. A hug might never happen, but he worries
about "what if" all day long. The same can be true for a
female. Or it might be that they fear their own reactions if
they get a Valentine, such as blushing, so they don't want
one given to them publicly.
For most of us, this sounds a bit extreme or neurotic, but
for those with certain phobias it's really a serious
situation.
However, professionals warn that we all should take thought
and caution when we plan our Valentine's Day holiday. We are
now living in an era of AIDS and other dangers, and just as
common sense we all need to 'think' before we really allow
our emotions to run amuck, especially on a holiday that has
its basis in celebration of fertility, mating and such.
It's fine to let someone know you like them or find them
attractive. But stop and think about how you want to
reciprocate any mutual feelings before profession your
affection.
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