I think it comes down to people and how hard they are to trust. We live in a world of stereotypes. We all face it. Sometimes the risks we take are small, and sometimes they are life-changing. Some of the biggest risks have changed the world.
Risks are very personal things.
What feels risky or dangerous to one person may be just another easy decision for the next. A few days ago, I made a conscious decision to give up on dating for a while. Take a vacation from the preening and primping. A siesta from socializing and suffering. I guess I just need a break.