[header] How to stop being afraid of being loved or falling in love [title] Think about why you are afraid to fall in love or be loved. [step] The first step in dealing with your issues with loving and/or being loved is to identify the fear that is holding you back. There are many different types of fear that can cause a person to fear loving someone or being loved. 
[substeps] Consider your feelings and try to figure out what your main concern is. What are you afraid might happen if you allow yourself to love or be loved? Try writing about your feelings to explore them in more depth.