I'd say that's going to happen anyway, though naturally, open communication can ward off a lot of confusion. However, I don't think "open communication" is going to be happening during an unsolicited advance in either direction--that'll still come later.
And I'd say it's not so much fear of rejection, as fear of mutual discomfort following a negative interaction.
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Date: 2004-08-23 12:20 pm (UTC)And I'd say it's not so much fear of rejection, as fear of mutual discomfort following a negative interaction.