I wonder if sometimes I'm too defensive and/or protective that I miss out on something good.

May God let me pause and stop, and have enough not to miss out on beautiful things, maybe those that could even be the forever kind. :)

People in your corner. Friends. Allies. Healthy workmates. Comrades in arms. Maybe even that romantic partner. Book buddies. Art buddies. Coffee and trip buddies. Etc, etc.