How can I stop being insecure in my relationship?
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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.
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.
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.-"
Telling your partner about your insecurity might relieve some pressure. Also, signs of insecurity will come out sooner or later, so it'll be less awkward, when your partner knows that side of your personality. Don't be ashamed of what you feel and tell your feelings the people you trust.
I think to stopping being insecure in a relationship is to first, try to identify the areas that are making you feel insecure. Secondly, to learn to turn your negative thoughts about yourself into positive ones and thirdly, understand that your partner wouldn't be with you if you weren't what they wanted.
Be open with your significant other about how you feel emotionally and where you stand in your relationship.
Talk to your significant other, and tell them how you feel and listen to what they have to say, COMMUNICATION is the biggest factor in any relationship.
Anonymous
December 16th, 2015 9:32am
Write down your thoughts as if about someone else, Then think about what you would tell that person.
well first, communicate with your partner about your insecurities and see if they can help you and see what can be done OR see if you can find your triggers of you feeling insecure and try to overcome them.
to stop being insecure in my relationship I'll try to belive in my partner if I'will have any of doubt I'll try to clear in my own way
Insecurity is difficult for many to oversome--but it is possible. Discover what it is that makes you feel insecure--physical appearance, fear of abandonment, vunerability?
Once you can label why you are feeling so unsure, then engage your partner. A relationship is teamwork--perhaps there is that little bit of communication that I'd absent, and this discussion could open new doors for you two.
well, i think that we wil always be insecure if we dont believe in ourselves.
we need to love and trust ourselves, if you can do that, im sure you wont be insecure in any relationship.
Have an open and honest discussion about your insecurities with your partner, often times we misread actions and words internalizing a message that isn't there. The only way to have a happy and healthy relationship is through honest communication with your partner.
You can stop being so insecure in your relationship by not focusing on other people, and really focusing on you and your partner.
Everyone feels insecure at one time or another, be it about relationships, jobs, or life in general. You cannot stop feeling completely insecure, that is like stopping fear, which is not a good sign. The idea is to overcome unnecessary anxiety and insecurity. I remember what I did when I was insecure about my relationship. I would normally talk it out with my partner, and listen to her too. We would normally go for a walk every sunday for one hour just to talk about whatever was on our minds, and each person would get 10 minutes per turn, comprising of three turns each. And all the other person had to do was listen. Thiis helped me a lit in overcoming my anxiety and insecurity in my relationship.
Talk to your partner about it. Maybe they can reassure you of all the things you are insecure about. Communication would be the key here
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
In order to stop being insecure in your own relationship you first have to make sure that you are comfortable within your own skin. Then when you accept who you are and become secure by yourself you will be completely secure within a relationship.
Maybe you could to stop being so insecure about your relationship tell your partner how your feeling so they can reassure you :)
Invest in yourself, build your self confidence, acknowledge that you are a worthy human being with your strenght and your flaws. Don't hesitate to talk to your S.O. about your insecurity, relationships are a two way paths that you don't have to walk alone :)
A lot of insecurities in relationships come from poor communication with significant others. If you talk to the other person in said relationship, you can discuss your concerns and confusions with them. It can also help to support sites such as 7cups to talk anonymously, if you are scared to do so in person. Having supporting people in your life that you can talk to is a major step towards being a healthy and happy you!
It depends. How do you make yourself feel insecure? What is this about? Are you afraid to lose your partner?
It is possible to not be insecure in your relationship. Because if you are yourself and the other person fell in love with who you are, there should be no reason to doubt yourself. If the person decides to leave you, you don't have to blame yourself for that if you are merely being who you are inside.
Talk to your partner about the insecurities in which you have. This will enable a stronger emotional connection and will also enable your partner to be aware of what makes you feel that way. It is important to always talk to your partner about anything you feel, as you are enabling yourself to have support to manage how you are feeling in a positive way.
Personally, when I feel like that, I usually sit down with the person and discuss what they want out of this, and focus on that. Yeah, we do get insecure where we think they will leave us and move on with someone else, or we may lose them. But if that happens, then it's not the end of the world.. They just wasn't the one. However, we need to think of the positives to not push them away, as always being insecure and them realizing it can make them feel like they're not being trusted.
Learn how to trust your partner. If you simply can't, they're not the right one for you right now. I'd say either find someone you can trust, or choose to focus on yourself for a while. As harsh as it may sound, YOU might be the issue here.
The best thing to do when you are feeling insecure in your relationship is to speak with your partner about your concerns. I felt very insecure in my relationship at the beginning due to the different "popularity" levels my s/o and I had. I usually would take out my frustrations on him, causing fights which made me feel even worse. Finally, I opened up to him and he made me feel so much better about myself and my insecurities, though they did not go away completely, definitely went to the back of my mind rather than the front. We are now married with a baby on the way :)
Find security within yourself, then reevaluate your relationship with fresh eyes and new confidence.
Open lines of communication. Try to engage the other person with statements about how you feel and why. And before that, be sure to examine your thoughts. Don't judge them as good or bad, but let them pass across your mental stage. That way you can start to think about things more objectively and stop assuming. If you make accusations about the other person just based on your own thoughts, you might wind up doing more damage than you'd like.
Anonymous
January 6th, 2016 8:18pm
Hello, to answer your question because I think the best way that you will not be plowing insecure in your relationship is talking this with your partner and pointing out what is really affecting you and you feel you are doing that. The best ways to solve a problem is through a chat. Now if it's hard talk or you feel sorry, you better write you a letter telling you is happening. Have a nice day!
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