Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Fear of love (falling or being in)

  1. Scopophobia

  2. Philophobia

  3. Malaxophobia

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Philophobia is the abnormal, persistent, and unwarranted fear of falling in love or being in love. The term combines Greek 'philo' (love/loving) with 'phobia'. This condition can prevent individuals from forming romantic relationships due to intense anxiety about emotional vulnerability. Scopophobia is fear of being stared at; Malaxophobia is fear of love play.

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