Frodo's initial delay in leaving the Shire: What does it mean?

[The Barrow-Wight]

Addressing the off-topic ideas of Frodo's 'crushes'(but not to discourage them, for they are all facinating and do tie in well with the overall gist of the thread), and to simplify a quick thought, I don't think Frodo was particularly attracted to any of the wonder-women in question, tall or spiritual. Instead, he was ultra-perceptive of their elvish or otherworldly nature, which he found far more fascinating than alluring. Years of romantic history lessons from Bilbo were suddenly proven, incarnated before his eyes by three of the most powerful examples of mystical femininity that he had heard of for so many years. Each time, he stood stunned by the reality of what he faced and the fact that he was deeply entwined with them by fate. Mythical figures suddenly addressed him with the familiarity of a peer (or at least a benefactor), and he was understandably awed (but not dumbstruck - that's for Sam and Gimli) by the experience.

Sorry, just a thought with no ultimate conclusions.