Title: How to Deal With a Possessive Boyfriend: 13 Steps
Headings: How to Deal With a Possessive Boyfriend
How to Deal With a Possessive Boyfriend
Method 1
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Mending a Relationship with a Possessive Boyfriend
Method 2
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Removing Yourself from the Situation
Expert Q&A
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About This Article
Trudi Griffin, LPC, MS
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Discuss your commitment to your relationship. Possessive behavior is most commonly rooted in low self-esteem and insecurity. If your boyfriend’s possessive behavior is mild, it may be worth it to remind him that you are committed to your relationship and he has no need to be concerned about your intentions. Verbal affirmations are a powerful way to reassure your boyfriend. A simple “I love you and only you” can often do the trick. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/32\/Stop-Being-Jealous-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Stop-Being-Jealous-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/32\/Stop-Being-Jealous-Step-2.jpg\/aid2054221-v4-728px-Stop-Being-Jealous-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/\">Creative Commons<\/a><br>\n<\/p><p><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
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Include him in plans with your friends. Often, his possessiveness will come from jealously as well as insecurity. Involving your boyfriend in some of your friend group’s activities can help him feel more comfortable about the life you lead when he’s not around. In particular, it may be helpful to have your boyfriend meet your male friends.