My partner started doing morning ocean swims and keeps asking me to join but I'm actually terrified of open water and haven't told them because they're so passionate about it and I don't want to disappoint them. Now they think I'm just being lazy or unsupportive when really I'm scared and feel stupid about being scared.
More people experience this than they realize.
Fear masquerades as disinterest when people can't risk vulnerability about their limitations.
“Where Are You with Water — drinking swimming immersion as practice?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.