17 Signs You and Your Man Are Too Attached ...

17 Signs You and Your Man Are Too Attached ...
By Holly

It's just as unhealthy to spend too much time with your partner as it is to spend no time with him. You don't want to smother each other. You don't want him to become your entire world either, because there's so much more you have to live for. So if the following things describe your relationship, you're probably a little too attached to your man:

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1. You Freak out when It Takes Two Seconds for Him to Reply

You Freak out when It Takes Two Seconds for Him to Reply He doesn't have to reply to your messages in under ten seconds. If it takes him ten minutes to write you back, don't freak out. He might be busy.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

2. You Can’t Go a Day without Seeing Him

You Can’t Go a Day without Seeing Him You shouldn't go a day without talking to him, but sometimes you'll have to go a day without seeing him. It's impossible to be together constantly.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

3. You Won’t See Your Friends Alone

You Won’t See Your Friends Alone It's nice to have friends that allow your boyfriend to tag along. However, sometimes you should go out without him. You can have a social life of your own, you know.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

4. You Can’t Make a Decision without Him

person, speech, facial hair, screenshot, You should consult your man before making big decisions. However, you shouldn't ask him what you should eat for lunch. You can make that choice on your own.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

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5. You Cry Whenever He’s Gone

You Cry Whenever He’s Gone You shouldn't freak out whenever you have to spend a weekend without him. Distance makes the heart grow fonder, after all.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

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6. He’s the Only Thing You Care about

He’s the Only Thing You Care about There's more to life than your relationship. You can't quit your job for him. A career is important, too.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

7. You Won't Watch Tv without Him

screenshot, Why,, NETFLIX, Why?, There are certain shows you should save for watching with your man. However, you're allowed to watch TV without him.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

8. You Ditch Others for Him

You Ditch Others for Him You shouldn't ditch your friends, just because your man wants to come over to watch Game of Thrones with you. He shouldn't outrank your gal pals.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

9. You Rely on Him for Everything

You Rely on Him for Everything You shouldn't rely on him to clean your kitchen and pay your bills. Don't lose your independence.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

10. You Turn down Fun Opportunities for Him

You Turn down Fun Opportunities for Him Do you turn down party invitations and overtime at work, because you know it'll take you away from your partner? That's unhealthy to do.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

11. Your Parents Are Concerned

Your Parents Are Concerned If your friends tell you that they're concerned about your unhealthy relationship, hear them out. They could have a point.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

12. You Never Leave the House

You Never Leave the House You can't spend every single day cuddling with him. You need to go out and live your life eventually.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

13. You're Neglecting Your Work

You're Neglecting Your Work If you won't get your schoolwork or paperwork done, because you're neglecting it to focus on your relationship, there's a problem.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

14. You Let Him Pull You Away from Family

You Let Him Pull You Away from Family If you blindly listen to your man when he tells you to stop talking to your bestie, then your relationship is unhealthy. You shouldn't do as he says without question.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

15. You Invite Him out without Asking

You Invite Him out without Asking If your friends invite you over, make sure you ask them if your boyfriend can come before inviting him yourself.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

16. You Shower Together

You Shower Together It's fun to shower together every once in a while, but it shouldn't be happening on a daily basis.

  • Absolutely! Many people feel the same way. It’s important to strike a balance, so you both have space to grow individually while staying connected.

  • If you find yourself constantly needing to be in contact or feeling anxious when you’re not, these could be signs. Also, if your world seems to revolve entirely around your partner, it might be time to step back a bit.

  • Feeling uneasy can stem from a strong emotional attachment or fears of losing connection. Try to understand the root of your feelings and communicate openly with your partner about how you feel.

  • Focus on activities that you enjoy and build your own social network. Remember, it’s important to find happiness within yourself and not rely solely on your partner for joy.

  • It’s okay to think about them, but make sure it’s not consuming you. Stay busy with hobbies, spend time with friends, and focus on your goals. Balance is key for a healthy relationship.

17. You Tell Each Other Everything

You Tell Each Other Everything It's healthy to talk about your day, but you don't need to tell him how many calories you consumed and how many times you visited the bathroom.

You don't need to be with your man constantly in order to prove your love for him. Do you think you're too attached to your man?

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I'm sorry Holly, but every post you put up there seems to be something wrong within it. Some of these I do with my boyf but I would never say we are in an unhealthy relationship - it's all subjective X

Talk about possessiveness!!!

The writer means that u shouldn't exaggerate it's not all about your boyfriend or your Man U huv a life without him too

Some of theses aren't true. I don't think I'm in an unhealthy relationship. Yeah I'll turn down invitations just to be with my man

I hope I never get like this

We always shower together lol

Yeah may be waiting for text right away is wrong they have a life & busy too but if we're together we want to shower together , should have nothing wrong with that .

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