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Do you feel like you need a lot of reassurance from your partner but aren’t sure why? Or, on the other hand, do you wish you knew how to be more reassuring toward your partner? Either way, we can help! Reassurance is a complex subject because it can be a very important part of relationships—but it can also be a warning sign of relationship anxiety. Read on to learn all about reassurance in relationships and how to give it, plus tips on what to do if you become overly dependent on your partner’s reassurance.
Things You Should Know
- Reassurance in relationships refers to a need for validation or affirmation that your partner has genuine feelings for you. It’s natural to need reassurance occasionally!
- Offer your partner reassurance through words of affirmation (like saying “I love you”). Spend lots of quality time together and express gratitude for them as well.
- Being able to reassure yourself is even more important than getting it from a partner. Affirmations and journaling are great ways to boost your self-assurance.
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References
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/some-reassuring-thoughts-about-needing-reassurance
- ↑ https://thepleasantrelationship.com/committed-relationship/
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/relationship-help.htm
- ↑ https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/19-ways-show-s-o-love-without-saying-word/
- ↑ https://thepleasantrelationship.com/committed-relationship/
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/relationship-help.htm
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- ↑ https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/when-reassurance-seeking-becomes-compulsive
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-freedom-change/202207/attachment-jealousy-and-excessive-reassurance-seeking
- ↑ https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/insecurity.html
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unified-theory-happiness/202101/five-strategies-deal-compulsive-attention-seeker
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201511/4-signs-someone-is-insecure
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201511/4-signs-someone-is-insecure
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-freedom-change/202207/attachment-jealousy-and-excessive-reassurance-seeking
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/some-reassuring-thoughts-about-needing-reassurance
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/self-soothing-methods
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