Title: 7 Signs Your Partner Is Possessive — & What Experts Say To Do About It
Headings: 7 Surprising Signs Your Partner May Be Possessive
7 Surprising Signs Your Partner May Be Possessive
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They Stop By To Visit Unexpectedly
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They Said "I Love You" Really Quickly
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They Pout When You Need Some Space
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They Need To Know Your Schedule
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They Want To Spend All Their Free Time With You
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They Text You All Day Long
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They Share Too Much On Social Media

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They Need To Know Your Schedule
It's common for couples to share their schedules, and update each other throughout the day. But if your partner wants to know where you'll be 24/7, there's no doubt they're being possessive. "A partner is possessive when they make demands on your time [or] control your schedule," Jill Sylvester, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor, tells Bustle. The trouble is, while having a say in your schedule may be comforting to them, it can be smothering for you. And that's not OK. "The best way to handle this situation is to know these red flags and warning signs up front, trust your gut, and set an immediate boundary in the relationship," Sylvester says. In order for the relationship to work, they'll also have to do the inner work necessary to feel more at ease, instead of taking their insecurities out on you. 5
They Want To Spend All Their Free Time With You
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"A sign of someone who is emotionally healthy is that they do not 'need' to see you each and every moment and that they value their time doing other things and want you to value your time doing other things as well," Sylvester says. That's why you'll want to take a closer look if your partner's one and only interest is hanging out or doing things with you, and especially so if they've given up on their own hobbies. Couples should want to spend time together, but they should also be able to comfortably spend time apart.