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Being a little clingy isn't that unusual, especially when a relationship is new and you're still learning to trust and understand each other. If your girlfriend is acting so needy that you feel smothered, though, you may be wondering if this is normal. The truth is, everyone's emotional needs are different; what's normal for you may not be normal for her. The fact that you're uncomfortable is definitely a red flag, but don't write her off just yet! To help you get perspective, we'll start by covering clingy communication habits and how to handle them. Then, we'll touch on needy behaviors like jealousy and insecurity and give you some tips on how to respond.
This article is based on an interview with our professional dating coach and matchmaker, Erika Kaplan. Check out the full interview here.
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- ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/5-clingy-relationship-behaviors-hurting-love-life/
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/relationship-help.htm
- ↑ Erika Kaplan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 1 October 2020.
- ↑ https://www.regain.us/advice/general/what-to-do-if-youre-in-a-relationship-with-an-emotionally-needy-person/
- ↑ https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-relationships/arguing-and-conflict/my-partner-too-clingy
- ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/5-clingy-relationship-behaviors-hurting-love-life/
- ↑ https://www.regain.us/advice/general/what-to-do-if-youre-in-a-relationship-with-an-emotionally-needy-person/
- ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/5-clingy-relationship-behaviors-hurting-love-life/
- ↑ Erika Kaplan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 1 October 2020.
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9783-dependent-personality-disorder
- ↑ https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-relationships/arguing-and-conflict/my-partner-too-clingy
- ↑ https://loveconnection.org/clingy-girlfriend/
- ↑ Erika Kaplan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 1 October 2020.
- ↑ https://www.regain.us/advice/general/what-to-do-if-youre-in-a-relationship-with-an-emotionally-needy-person/
- ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/5-clingy-relationship-behaviors-hurting-love-life/
- ↑ Erika Kaplan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 1 October 2020.
- ↑ https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-relationships/arguing-and-conflict/my-partner-too-clingy
- ↑ Erika Kaplan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 1 October 2020.
- ↑ Erika Kaplan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 1 October 2020.
- ↑ https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-relationships/arguing-and-conflict/my-partner-too-clingy
- ↑ Erika Kaplan. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 1 October 2020.
- ↑ https://www.regain.us/advice/general/what-to-do-if-youre-in-a-relationship-with-an-emotionally-needy-person/
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