Originally Posted by Leonine

Here's a strange one I'd like your help with, if you don't mind!

Why, when I'm on the threshold of "receiving" something I've wanted so badly for such a long time, do I suddenly back off and frequently decide I don't want it after all?

I've done this time and time again although, in the past, something has somehow pushed me on and I was later glad I didn't back out.

But, again, I'm on the threshold of "receiving" something I've wanted for a good while now.... and half hoping it all falls through asap.

Why?