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If you’ve been talking to a girl and you’re getting some vibes that she’s a lot to handle, you may be wondering if she’s high-maintenance. While there's nothing intrinsically wrong with being high-maintenance, people like that can be overwhelming, and you might find yourself drained or feel like you're being taken advantage of. In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you should look out for when it comes to spotting high-maintenance women. And just remember: a high-maintenance woman may make an excellent partner for you, so don’t let a few personality quirks ruin a good thing!
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- QuestionIs high maintenance a good thing?John KeeganJohn Keegan is a Dating Coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. With over 10 years of professional experience, he runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health.
Dating CoachThat depends on your values, and this is the only true answer. Take a look inwards and see what it is that you are looking for. If the girl in question is fulfilling those needs, then good for you! If you feel like the other person doesn't care about your well being and happiness, then that's another sign a red flag.
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- These qualities can apply to men the same way. There’s nothing unique about high-maintenance women.Thanks
- If you have a feeling you're being used and that the relationship is not equitable, it's good to reevaluate things. Try to really see if you too connect on a deeper level.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/histrionic-personality-disorder#1
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201411/19-ways-tell-if-you-expect-too-much-your-partner
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/202212/are-you-too-picky-in-life-and-in-love
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/drama-kings-queens-why-some-people-seem-to-live-for-crisis#1
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-second-noble-truth/202104/the-psychology-complaining
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/psychology-self/2019/08/narcissists-blame-projection
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-human-beast/201612/why-women-spend-so-much-effort-their-appearance
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-human-beast/201612/why-women-spend-so-much-effort-their-appearance
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/lib/histrionic-personality-disorder
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