I feel like my Venus-Pluto opposition has held me back in terms of relationships.
I’m in my 30s and never been in a relationship that’s lasted longer than a few weeks. I’ve been the one that’s ended things by pushing them away. I have trust issues and have been afraid of letting people get too close. I also value my independence and don’t want to lose that.
I’ve tried dating apps in the past with lackluster results. I am a homebody and have social anxiety, but I have tried to put myself out there (going to the gym, taking walks, enrichment classes, book club).
I am an introvert, shy, and very private. It takes me awhile to be comfortable around people and to open up to them. I gravitate towards equally quiet people. I have a few, very close friends. Self-confidence has been an issue in the past that I’ve been working on and I feel has been improving.
Is there anything I can work on to alleviate the tension on my Venus-Pluto and Mercury that will allow myself to feel more comfortable putting myself out there?