Philophobia – Fear of being in love
This Redditor expresses concern about her fear of having a relationship and falling in love. She said she becomes mortified when someone intends to have a relationship with her, proving she suffers from philophobia. Philophobia is the fear of falling in love and is usually experienced by a person who has confronted any emotional turmoil relating to love or feels they are incapable of loving, regardless of the kind of partner they meet.
A painful breakup, divorce, abandonment, or rejection during childhood or adulthood may cause philophobia, and treatments like psychotherapy (talk therapy) can help you overcome this specific disorder. Women are often more likely to experience philophobia as they shy away from matters regarding love.