Short fear, long loneliness

Explain why people put up with slow, lasting loneliness to dodge a short, sharp fear, and pick the smallest situation where you'd still speak up.

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Someone walks up suddenly to start a conversation. He sees the other person avoiding eye contact and looking scared, but still asks for their contact info and a future date. What's the main problem?

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