Thanks for all of the replies everyone. It is a very frustrating issue for me and I know I am not alone. A lot of people deal with this for a variety of reasons. I have a nice female friend that I have known for years that has never had a serious relationship. She says she can't handle it and gets all stressed out from it.

I never felt this way when I was married. But years of being "put-down" by my ex followed by a painful divorce did a number on me.

Keep posting. I would like to hear more stories and how people of overcome their fears.