Doubt is a feeling everybody experiences at sometime or another. Some people like myself get to enjoy it during any decision they try to make, and then the rest of the time, too. Others rarely feel it at all (those lucky son-of-a-guns).
But as far as I can tell, it's not the most productive emotion. It delays decision making, increases stress, insecurity, and has other not so fun side-affects. Sure, sometimes that can be good; like if you're the sponsor of the Titanic, and you think maybe it's a bit stupid to call it unsinkable. Most people, however, don't encounter situations like that in their day-to-day life.
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And that, folks, is a little something called irony. |
But when it comes to relationships, and the formation of relationships, doubt usually is not helpful. Perhaps you like someone, and they do things that lend those around you to think the feeling is mutual. But you don't listen and instead choose to fret. Why? Because you're doubtful that someone you like could actually like you? That's not exactly a Titanic-premonition moment.
You can't really affect whether or not they feel the same way; all you can do is be yourself and hope that's enough. So why not release your doubts? Why not make the ride a bit more enjoyable, no matter the ending? And let that apply to more than just romance; in life in general, people are prone to doubting their ability to do things. So my task for you is to let go of your doubts, as much as you are able, and merely enjoy living.
And as a very wise person once told me, "Never underestimate your own awesomeness."
