This is a very real and valid concern. When you’ve been hurt before, your nervous system becomes attuned to danger—even when none is present. What feels like a warning could actually be a trigger. So how do you learn to tell the difference between your wise, intuitive voice and your anxiety shouting from past wounds?

Let’s break it down.

Dating in today’s world can feel like a rollercoaster.

One minute, you're excited about a message from someone who “gets” you—and the next, you're feeling ghosted, anxious, or just plain exhausted after a simple coffee date.

If you've ever wondered, "Why do I feel so overwhelmed even when nothing went wrong?" or "Why did my body react so strongly when they didn’t text back?"—you’re not alone.

What you’re feeling may not just be about them…

It might be your vagus nerve talking.