> everyone has a lot of expectations about their partners This is the thinking you have to get away from. The expectations are not that great, and if you think

> everyone has a lot of expectations about their partners This is the thinking you have to get away from. The expectations are not that great, and if you think they are, this just makes you more anxious. You'll be surprised how forgiving/nice/helpful people can be when you're vulnerable or screw up. So go and do it anyway, and ask forgiveness later.