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

Content: While it might not seem like a big deal, it could actually be their way of controlling the situation, Nickerson says. Or, it could be that they didn't trust where you were and wanted to check in. Or that they didn't feel comfortable being apart — the list goes on and on. While the occasional drop-by can be a pleasant surprise, your partner should be OK with giving you space and respecting your time with friends. If it seems like they're being clingy, let them know that won't be cool going forward, and see if they're able to change. 2
They Said "I Love You" Really Quickly
While some people will click right away and have strong feelings, consider it a red flag if you were only together a short while before your partner said "I love you" or started making major plans. "Most possessive partners express love for you within the first few weeks of your relationship," Christine Scott-Hudson, MA, MFT, ATR, a licensed psychotherapist and owner of Create Your Life Studio, tells Bustle. They might even talk about moving in together or getting married. While it can be flattering to hear, Scott-Hudson says, it could also have been an early red flag. If your partner was truly in love, that's great.