Title: 12 Signs You Have a Possessive Boyfriend, Girlfriend or Partner (and What to Do) ⋆ LonerWolf
Headings: 12 Signs You Have a Possessive Boyfriend, Girlfriend or Partner (and What to Do)
12 Signs You Have a Possessive Boyfriend, Girlfriend or Partner (and What to Do)
There is a very fine line between having a protective lover and a possessive lover …
12 Major Signs You Have a Possessive Boyfriend / Girlfriend / Partner
1. You must appease their wishes all the time.
2. They control where you go, when, and why.
3. They stalk you.
4. They are needy and clingy.
5. They try to sabotage your friendships.
6. They don’t respect your personal boundaries.
7. They get extremely jealous and paranoid of “other women/men.”
8. They control what you wear.
9. They constantly message you when you’re out.
10. They want to be involved in all of your decision-making.
11. They are emotionally or psychologically manipulative.
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12. They say that “it’s all just love.”
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Content: From the fear of abandonment, rejection and powerlessness. If your partner is possessive, it is very likely that they have a great lack of self-love and self-confidence, and this is because deep down, they feel that they “need you” in order to be happy, safe, secure, and successful. Here is how I recommend dealing with possessiveness in relationships: Re-establish your self-confidence and self-respect which might have been crushed or depleted in your relationship. For instance, explore self-assertiveness, how to love and take care of yourself, and if you are quiet by nature, learn how to rediscover your voice. Set aside an appropriate (not busy) time to talk with your partner. Open the conversation by letting them know how and why you appreciate them, and then merge into the problems you are facing with their behavior. Always talk in terms of “their behavior” not “them” as this removes unnecessary finger-pointing negativity. Provide specific examples of what behavior is disturbing or upsetting you, and what you would like to change. Be aware that your partner might get very offended, angry, dismissive, or upset.