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According to Merriam-Webster, the definition a phobia is: “an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation.”<\/p>\n
The symptoms of such an intense fear can result from anywhere from a dry mouth and shortness of breath to chest pain, a racing heart, vomiting, and even an inability to speak. Basically, it’s the worst possible panic attack of your life.<\/p>\n
There are some weird phobias out there, like things that wouldn\u2019t even cross your mind that someone could possibly have a fear of them. For example oneirogmophobia \u2014 ever heard of it?<\/p>\n
It’s the fear of wet dreams. Yes, there are people walking around this planet with a debilitating fear of wet dreams! Really! I’m not lying!<\/p>\n
Although that may seem a bit funny, phobias are no laughing matter. In fact, some can actually stand in the way of\u00a0love<\/a>, as\u00a036-year-old Brit<\/a>, Erica Valentine, has discovered.<\/p>\n Valentine, contrary to her name, has such an intense fear of\u00a0kissing<\/a>\u00a0that she hasn’t had a date in two years, and a long line of failed\u00a0relationships<\/a>\u00a0because she just can’t bring herself to lock lips with anyone.<\/p>\n Her obsession with oral hygiene is so all-consuming that not only is she constantly inquiring about the last time a potential lover has brushed their teeth, but she, herself, brushes her own teeth five or six times a day.<\/p>\n I can\u2019t imagine that’s very good for the gums, but I’m no dentist.<\/p>\n But this isn’t the only phobia that could possibly ruin your love life; there are actually quite a few others. Starting with Valentine’s philemaphobia, let’s cover what other fears could be putting a damper on your chances at love.<\/p>\n 1. Philemaphobia: Fear Of Kissing<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n While for Valentine her philemaphobia seems to be really steeped in mouth germs, it\u2019s not always the case. It\u2019s also a fear of being subjected to bad breath, which, if you ask me, is totally reasonable.<\/p>\n 3. Mysophobia: Fear Of Germs<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n If your idea of affection is something out of the Howie Mandel book of human contact and only a fist bump will do, then you\u2019re going to find it very difficult to get close to anyone and everyone, not just a potential partner. Unless you use latex gloves at all times, of course, and latex is a fetish for some, so that could actually work in your favor.<\/p>\n