<p>Many reasons held me back from approaching her but, at the same time, I realized that I should get to know her for my own sake.</p>
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does "for my own sake" sound right in this sentance?</p>
<p>I think it makes sense grammatically but could you put it in context? What is the preceeding sentence and the one after?</p>
<p>If that is what you are trying to say then yes. The sentence is grammatically correct.</p>
<p>I’m looking at it again. How about “There were many things that made me reluctant to approach her but…”</p>
<p>That’s grammatically correct also. I think you are asking style questions, not grammar questions.</p>
<p>the context of this sentance was pretty much me detailing an experience i’ve had with someone that was different than me and how reluctant i was to approach her. i was just a little confused about the “for my own sake” part because it’s just…a different style than what i am used to</p>
<p>and thanks for the replies!</p>