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
of 2:
Removing Yourself from the Situation
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Trudi Griffin, LPC, MS
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Content: This is the cornerstone of healthy relationships. Negotiate some rules for your relationship: for example, both of you should be allowed to have and spend time with friends of the opposite sex; however, complete honesty, loyalty, and monogamy are to be expected. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/8\/8a\/Make-Your-Boyfriend-Jealous-Step-2-Version-4.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Your-Boyfriend-Jealous-Step-2-Version-4.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8a\/Make-Your-Boyfriend-Jealous-Step-2-Version-4.jpg\/aid2054221-v4-728px-Make-Your-Boyfriend-Jealous-Step-2-Version-4.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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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.