You also mentioned a belief that the bad things that you imagine will happen.

Fortunately, that didn’t happen with the dinner. And it sounds like conversations with your partner’s mother have been going well.

One thing helped me to slowly change my anxiety was proving that these beliefs are false.

I started to write down every time my worst fears didn’t come true. You may find it beneficial to start a list like that. Please add to it every time things go better than expected.

What I think or feel about you won’t necessarily change how you feel about yourself. It only provides short term relief.

What I can ask you is realistically and achievably is there anything that you would like to change about your life? Are there any ways that you would like to grow as a person?

It is good to have goals.