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How can I stop being insecure in my relationship?

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How can I stop being insecure in my relationship?
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Axks
June 19th, 2015 11:14pm
Trust the other person in said relationship to have a good enough reason to care for you. Questioning your position in a relationship is helpful only from time to time. Constantly doing so makes you come up with reasons to doubt yourself, while the best thing about a relationship is to be able to stop being actively aware of who you are while in it, because, be it friendship, be it love, a relationship is a warm place for people to be themselves together.
NattyByNature
June 20th, 2015 12:12am
Confess to your partner about your insecurities , or a friend or family member or maybe even a councilor
Anonymous
June 20th, 2015 5:38am
You talk to your significant other to clear things out. It helps when you're both on the same page in the relationship.
heycrysteezy
August 16th, 2015 3:00pm
I struggle with this every single day. I talk with my therapist about it regularly, and something I learned is that it's a two way street. They shouldn't give you room to feel insecure, but at the same time, you should also work on some things within yourself. As long as the two of you are putting in the effort, you'll get to the place where you feel more comfortable and secure. If something happens that makes you feel insecure, be sure to voice it. "That makes me feel -this way.-"
Drimezan
August 16th, 2015 10:31am
It takes change to stop being insecure in your relationship. Being able to trust more your partner, not allowing your doubts to creep in your thoughts and being more understanding to your partner's need are just some ways. Consider also personal issues that might cause your insecurities and share that to your partner. A partner who understands will work with you to help you get through it but it will not work if you will not be willing to change.
Anonymous
August 16th, 2015 1:57am
Just talking helps most of the time! Even if you don't have much courage to do so, I doubt your loved one will mind if you talk.
ListeningOak
August 15th, 2015 8:45am
I'm always an advocate of open and honest communication with ones partner, talk to them about what your concerns are.
Lcollins95
August 9th, 2015 11:31pm
try not to think that the relationship is all about "you". don't feel paranoid over nothing. stop being dependent on anyone but yourself
supportiveIceCream52
August 6th, 2015 8:27pm
I feel a "quick fix" to this is to take a step back and think "why did this person choose me?" This will not only boost your confidence but it will give you reassurance in what your partner sees in you. Thus, allowing you to be more secure in the relationship.
Anonymous
June 21st, 2015 7:40pm
you need to understand the person is with you because they love you. you need to understand you are also in control of your actions in the relationship, and have the right to consent or refuse certain actions your partner desires you to engage in.
assglanimals
August 7th, 2015 8:26pm
I think that the person who is in a relationship with you is in that relationship with you for a reason
Anonymous
June 21st, 2015 4:16pm
just believe in yourself because if you cant trust your own relationship with the person you like how can u expect other to?
BeyondWishes30
August 8th, 2015 10:02am
You need to understand that being insecure isn't what relationships should be about. I'm sure you have a caring partner who understands you. You should tell yourself that you don't need to be insecure around him/her. I'm not quite sure what it is that you're insecure about (about the partner, your looks, yourself) whatever it is, just learn to be free and yourself around your partner and that is what will give you true happiness. Remember nothing is impossible and sharing your insecurities with your partner may help :)
Anonymous
August 8th, 2015 4:03pm
Being insecure (to a certain extent) is normal. Everyone has their fears but if you are incredibly insecure about your relationship, then you should take a step back. Taking a step back and identifying what makes you feel that way is vital for your mental health as well as your relationship. You need to be honest and open with your partner about how you are feeling, then figure out a solution to what you have talked about. Being insecure is a part of life, but not something that you should be constantly worrying about. If you are afraid to talk about it with your partner, then maybe your relationship is abusive and you should get help from someone you trust.
Anonymous
June 21st, 2015 1:38pm
As with nearly all relationship issues, COMMUNICATION IS KEY TO SUCCESS. Hold a casual (or formal, if you like) discussion with your lover about your insecurities and figure out why you feel that way. If you already know why you feel insecure, then talk with your lover about how you can improve your situation together. Bonding activities such as spending more time together and hearing your lover say reassuring words helps very much. Source(s): Personal Experience.
PoliteOcean
August 9th, 2015 6:56am
If you are feeling insecure, you need to ask yourself what is it that is making you feel that way. Evaluate the relationship whether its together or alone. You can't change anyone else, but you can work on your feelings and work on whats best for you.
KindredSpirit108
August 9th, 2015 1:21pm
One good way to stop being insecure in relationships is to know that whatever the other person does is not about you, it's about them. Continue to focus on what you want in life and who you are, and ask yourself if the person you're with is helping you move forward or causing you to move back.
kitten08230718
June 21st, 2015 5:22am
It is always important to communicate your feelings to your partner in a relationship. Telling your partner how you feel can help you feel more secure and comfortable in your relationship.
Zozzie
June 21st, 2015 12:09am
Encourage openness and discuss calmly together what aspects you are both happy and unhappy with, and constructively criticise- for example, if you don't like your partner's 'hat', suggest a different 'hat', this will allow them understanding of your issue, but also points them in the direction of a happy medium where they are able to be happy, but can now make you happy too.
peacefulDreamer18
August 13th, 2015 8:17am
Once you realize that you're a beautiful human being with a charming personality you will realize that may, just maybe this person that you're in a relationship with is within the same "league" as you and that you should have nothing to be insecure about.
Anonymous
December 25th, 2015 7:03pm
Stop worrying about what hasn't happened yet. if it happens then u can worry about it, until then just enjoy ur relationship
JessicaMeloo
August 14th, 2015 12:20pm
Talk w/ your boyfriend/girlfriend about your insecurities. A good relationship needs trust. Be happy
RollingTide
- Expert in Relationship Stress
August 13th, 2015 6:18pm
Trust and Faith in yourself. Knowing you are doing your best to make the relationship blossom is all you can do. If you don't take the leap of faith and trust in yourself, your relationship will wither. If you are feeling insecure, identify WHY and ask yourself if this person is the reason for your insecurity or is it something else. Insecurity is normally the by product of a past issue, yet we allow those insecurities to dictate our future relationships and how we react to normal situations in erratic ways. (ie "I texted him, he didn't text me back, He MUST be cheating on me! That's how my last boyfriend did me!" So, now, some poor fella's probably trying to take a poop and his girl keeps on blowing up his phone because of how her last boyfriend was, now he gets to suffer with her insecurity).
kittykat
August 13th, 2015 4:59pm
Clear and open communication is important in any relationship. If you have insecurities, it's best to discuss these with your partner, and together you can come up with solutions for how best to reassure your anxieties.
Anonymous
June 20th, 2015 4:18pm
Being insecure in a relationship isn't much of a bad thing really as long as it doesn't last for too long. It helps you actually build stronger ties as you're under some sort of stress. It happens to everyone near the beginning of their relationship. But if you feel that you're 'over-insecure', then you probably should talk about all your doubts and insecurities with your partner. Though I would recommend you sitting down and reflecting on your insecurities, and ask yourself if they are justified, can they be improved, or are they really a hindrance to your relationship or you're just afraid pointlessly.
openedmind81
August 12th, 2015 3:33pm
Focus on your positive aspects and your strengths; recognizing that none is perfect and there are challenges and obstacles in every relationship
Anonymous
June 20th, 2015 6:33pm
so there are insecurities being experienced by yourself in your relationship, yet you are realising these are insecurities and would like to know how to stop them?
Anonymous
August 12th, 2015 12:40pm
Always be up front with your partner- if you have concerns, ask them. You shouldn't have to dance around your insecurities in a relationship :)
TheCup
June 20th, 2015 9:54am
It only stops when you decide it. When you do, everything will be much clearer than what you think it is. "Insecure" is fear of being fooled, or left out. Be dependent on no one. A person who needs no one is powerful.
Anonymous
August 12th, 2015 10:15pm
talk to your partner and try speaking about why you fell insecure, and just talk to them try to figure out things you find unconfutable and explain this to your partner.