Why FOBO is Holding You Back
A couple of years ago, I went on a date with a guy. Our mutual friends had set us up in that “I think you would like him” manner. I reluctantly accepted. Before the date, we chatted a bit. He had told me that his uncle wanted to see him and he had made plans to go to his uncle’s place after our date by xx times. I agreed because family right? wrong. When the allotted time was coming up, he told me I shouldn't worry about his uncle. He said he would see him at a different time. Unfortunately, I had gone ahead to make arrangements afterwards with friends. We ended the date and went our separate ways.
We kept in contact and agreed on a random day to see a movie together. My date graciously told me that he had made plans also with his friend, it wasn't set in stone, but his friend was having a party at xx time. I said cool cool, because friends right? wrong. We finished seeing the movie, and he suggests a couple of other things we could do. What about your friend? I asked. Oh, don't worry. We’d do something next time. We didn't do any of the things he suggested. I went back home and I blocked him.
Years later, I stumbled on what I am diagnosing my date with — The Fear of Better Options a.k.a FOBO
What is FOBO
FOBO (Fear of Better Options) is a situation where people feel anxiety or uncertainty in decision-making…
