—I said yes, but I’m absolutely terrified. He pays attention to the niche details, takes the time to listen to the music I like even though he doesn’t like it as much, compliments me on everything and even offered to pick me up and treat me to lunch or dinner. But I’m so scared, because I worry about what might happen if I allow myself to get too attached. Is this normal? I’m trying to find any possible thing I can to not like him or to try to avoid him but I can’t and it scares me.

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