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When you’re dating someone you love, the last thing you want to do is assume they’re cheating on you. But if you feel insecure or scared, you might accuse your GF of cheating, even when you know she’s not.[1] This is nothing to be ashamed about—lots of people go through this, and working through it may be easier than you think. Read through this article to learn why you might be having these feelings and what you can do to stop them.
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- ↑ Vernita Marsh, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Consultant, & Speaker. Expert Interview. 7 April 2022.
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5380380/
- ↑ Vernita Marsh, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Consultant, & Speaker. Expert Interview. 7 April 2022.
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/healing-the-wounds-of-betrayal#1
- ↑ Vernita Marsh, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Consultant, & Speaker. Expert Interview. 7 April 2022.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201512/the-3-most-common-causes-insecurity-and-how-beat-them
- ↑ Vernita Marsh, PhD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Consultant, & Speaker. Expert Interview. 7 April 2022.
- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/things-that-crossed-the-line-for-me/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5380380/
- ↑ https://www.bumc.bu.edu/facdev-medicine/files/2011/08/I-messages-handout.pdf
- ↑ https://www.gottman.com/blog/what-to-do-if-you-dont-trust-each-other/
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2018/09/how-to-stop-being-so-controlling-and-accept-uncertainty#How-to-stop-being-so-controlling
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/imperfect/2018/09/how-to-stop-being-so-controlling-and-accept-uncertainty#How-to-stop-being-so-controlling
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-forward/201609/four-ways-stop-feeling-insecure-in-your-relationships
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-forward/201609/four-ways-stop-feeling-insecure-in-your-relationships
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/healthy-ways-to-deal-with-jealousy
- ↑ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/tips-to-reduce-stress/
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