pistanthrophobia
English edit
Etymology edit
Ancient Greek πίστις (pístis, “trust”) + anthro- + -phobia
Noun edit
pistanthrophobia (uncountable)
- (informal) The fear of trusting one's partner in a romantic relationship.
- 2019, R. Pryor, Living Shackled: Diaries of Shackles Removed:
- Pistanthrophobia was running rampant for me now. I was growing deeper and deeper in the fear of trusting people.
- 2020, Ellen Jacobson, Smitten with Ravioli:
- He thinks you have pistanthrophobia, which is why you're avoiding him.
Usage notes edit
- Not a medical term.