life at 21: scared it'll work out so i'd rather be single

Teenager Therapy

Astrolescence & Joy Coalition

Society & Culture

4.8 • 4.3K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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what's it called when you don't want to go on a date because what if it works out and you end up in a relationship? how does one "date around" but remain willingly single? are these avoidant tendencies or the reality of not wanting a serious relationship before having the chance to explore the freedoms of being single? follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE About our Partners: GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 reasons Why to unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi people, welcome back to Grunkud.
0:15.0	Hi.
0:16.0	I'm Gail.
0:17.0	And another week of being 21.
0:21.5	Fuck.
0:28.0	This one is, I know probably very close, a very close topic to a lot of your guys's hearts.
0:29.3	This is for our fellow avoidance out there.
0:31.9	Hey, rise up.
0:33.1	Hey.
0:34.1	So you ever go on a date or you think about going on a date or just getting into a relationship and you're like, damn, what if it works out?
0:42.0	Like that's kind of scary as far.
0:43.4	So I'd rather not go on a date.
0:45.5	Yes.
0:46.4	Um, yes.
0:48.3	I will say, though, I haven't had many dates where I'm like, oh, fuck.
0:51.5	Like, what, like this could work out.
0:53.6	Right.
0:53.8	But the times where I have had an intense connection with somebody, I've definitely
0:59.1	had those thoughts of, should I just end it now before it progresses into anything further?
1:05.0	And then I start to self-sabotage and get distant.
1:10.2	But I think, I think I have talked about this before.
1:13.4	What?
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