The main source of this anxiety comes from the flaw in the phrasing, "There are plenty of fish in the sea." That simply is not true. People are so unique and d

The main source of this anxiety comes from the flaw in the phrasing, "There are plenty of fish in the sea." That simply is not true. People are so unique and diverse that while there are other members of the opposite sex out there, to find someone truly compatible is rare, hence why divorce rates are so high. For me, the anxiety comes when I have found someone who I know is extremely compatible but am afraid I won't attract them. Not every member of the opposite sex makes me feel the same way certain ones do. Saying there are plenty of fish in the sea is like saying there are plenty of baseballs to hit in batting practice. While true, it elides the fact that it's only real at bats that matter. Once you strike out, you're stuck waiting for your next at bat which may never come.