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: "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. If your partner is glued to your side 24/7, it's definitely time to have a talk. 6
They Text You All Day Long
Again, it's fine if your partner checks in or asks what you're up to. It may be possessive, though, if they call or text too frequently, relationship consultant Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, tells Bustle, to the point where you start to feel overwhelmed. But the good thing is, you may be able to work through it. " If the couple will go for help, and the possessiveness comes only from desire for assurance of connectedness," Shaler says, "this can be resolved as the couple works together."