fear

Go ahead. Touch that subway pole.
40 percent of Americans believe in the paranormal.
This being true to your whole self -- this individuation -- isn't easy. It takes courage and perseverance, but in the long run it feels better. And for many people, bringing their unique offerings to the world is what gives their life meaning.
Chances are you've been "ghosted" before. "Ghosting" is when someone you're dating ends the relationship by cutting off all communication, without any explanation. And we're not talking about not getting a text back after one awkward OKCupid date, but receiving the ultimate silent treatment after several dates, or when you're in a committed relationship.
Every age believes itself to be the age of anxiety, but neuroscientist and writer Joseph LeDoux suggests that that has never been a stronger claim to make than it is now.