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Discover LudwigThe phrase "afraid to love something" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when expressing a fear or hesitation about developing feelings for someone or something.
Example: "After her last relationship, she found herself afraid to love something again, fearing the pain of loss."
Alternatives: "fearful of loving" or "hesitant to embrace love".
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"You're afraid to love something so much, you're afraid to be in that love," Springsteen said in 1992, describing the tensions in his offstage life that surfaced on the albums "Lucky Town" and "Human Touch".
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Don't be afraid to love one another.
For example, "Psychology says, you're not afraid to love, you're afraid of not being loved".
She longs for love but is afraid to love.
We need a feminism that isn't afraid to love.
Do not be afraid to love again.
Don't be afraid to love again.
Don't be afraid to love.
And if you love something, don't be afraid to buy two — one for each home.
You can love something and be afraid of it.
The verb "to love" is something different.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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