When a person, usually shy or insecure; sees another person who they think is incredibly attractive, and then can't think straight as a result of seeing the attractive person. After which, the person thinks to him/herself and becomes in disbelief and low self-esteem that they can't ask that person out because they aren't "worthy" to ask out someone so appealing.
This is
golden heart syndrome, the act of throwing one self away from potential romance in belief that "they deserve better".
Golden heart syndrome also has other side effects, such as refusing to ask someone out because the person they are going to ask might already be
spoken for, thus it would be intrusive on that person's relationship.
*Shy dude with Golden Heart Syndrome walks into store and notices one of the ladies there was extremely beautiful that he previously seen there before. *
Beautiful lady: "Hey, welcome to PC shop, what can I help you with?"
Shy dude: "Umm uhhh right, I was uh.. Looking for a... Actually, I think I need to go..."
*Shy dude rushes out the door, sweating and nervous to
get fresh air.*
Shy dude: "I don't deserve her. She needs
someone better than me."
Pedestrian: "You ok pal? You look all
riled up!"
Shy dude: "Oh me? I... I think i'll be ok..."
