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Now that you are no longer in the situation (and ideally, after a couple of days), you will regain the ability to think calmly, and you will be able to answer this question yourself. In general, there are many factors – on the one hand, if it was cowardice, then I am for overcoming cowardice; on the other hand, if there are objective reasons why you should not get to know women, then you shouldn't get to know them, and even if cowardice stopped you, then it's for the better.