I think apprehension is the appropriate word. To anticipate gives the impression you know something is going to happen. Apprehension has more a feeling of not knowing what is going to happen. My partner might anticipate a scene but if I am up to speed she is going to be apprehensive as she won't know what I have in store for her other than its going to be within her hard boundaries which gives me a lot of leeway.Originally Posted by Ranai