Ask HN: Are you afraid to use the Android contacts?

It has been almost 10 years since I used the native contacts app or feature on Android.

I've been too afraid I might accidentally give some app permission to the contacts, or I would eventually have to use an app that forced me to give the permission.

I have some contacts in my password manager, but it is a bit cumbersome.

Are you afraid of your own device(s)?

What solutions or workarounds do you have in place?