Why am I so nervous around my girlfriend?
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Moderated by Danielle Johnson, MSED, Community mental Health Counseling, LMHC
Updated: Jun 5, 2022
Anonymous
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Jun 25, 2016
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Being nervous around your girlfriend could mean different things:
1. You could be feeling stronger emotions about her than before and worrying if she's not feeling the same way.
2. You could be thinking that your girlfriend doesn't love you the same.
3. You could be drifting apart from her and not realizing it.
4. You could be feeling guilty for something.
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Anonymous
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Mar 27, 2016
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That is normal. You are just embarrassed, many people feel that way. Once you get more comfortable dating her, and more comfortable with other people knowing you're dating her, you will feel much better
Anonymous
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May 1, 2016
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Are you desperate to keep her happy? In a relationship you want to keep each other happy and sometimes this pressure becomes a bit scary and overwhelming, maybe it's even some insecurity about not feeling your equal to her. Let me tell you, whatever you did to end up in this relationship you deserve to be in it and it's okay to relax a little. I'm positive she loves you back! 😀
AlexJames25
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Apr 9, 2016
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I'm insanely nervous around my girlfriend too! It's really easy to miscommunicate and feel like you're messing everything up that you do or saying the wrong thing all the time, when in fact you're probably doing pretty well. Having a girlfriend is a big deal and not something that should be taken lightly. If you wasn't nervous around your girlfriend at least sometimes, I'd question that more.
Anonymous
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May 29, 2016
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There are many reasons, a couple being you don't trust her; this could be from someone she has done in the past or something someone has done to you causing you to be afraid history will repeat itself and making you anxious about your girlfriend.
zaix
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Mar 25, 2016
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Maybe if it's a new relationship, or even just because your shy. Sometimes it takes ten times longer for someone to get comfortable with someone.
Anonymous
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Aug 5, 2016
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It takes time to adjust to a relationship. You could just need get used to the relationship. It's also common to be worried or anxious because you think she doesn't feel the same way. Or are worried about how stable the relationship is.
JustAddBlu
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Apr 8, 2016
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Nervousness stems from anxiety about a certain thing -- most likely an insecurity about something. Whether it's a fear of getting chastised when you speak your mind or losing her "love" for you if you mess up, it's an indication that you might not be very comfortable around her. Try spending more time around her and getting to know her. Make sure to set boundaries and, remember, communicate. I can't tell you enough how important it is to communicate with her on a regular basis.
Anonymous
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Apr 3, 2016
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You love/like her! Of course you feel nervous around her. You wouldn't want to upset her would you? It's very common to feel nervous around girlfriends/boyfriends. Don't worry! You'll be fine.
Amber105
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Apr 29, 2016
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It could be that you really like her and possibly love her, and it could be that you are afraid to embarrass yourself or do the wrong thing in front of her.
calmPeace85
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May 8, 2017
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Let me guess, you're nervous around your girlfriend because you're worried about what she's thinking about you. Be confidant, girls love confidence in a guy. Most of all, be yourself.
kayleebabeee
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Mar 28, 2018
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nervousness may occur if you aren’t sure how you really feel. is it a new relationship? are they your first girlfriend? if so, you may just need to adjust to this new thing in your life and use it to guide you into a better wellbeing.
Hurricane67
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Jun 3, 2018
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It shows that you really care about her and when you care about someone there will be a correlation between love and fear. That fear being the fear of losing her or pushing her away. It helps to imagine that everything is perfect in your relationship and that she lives you for who you are (which she probably does). After that, you can be yourself.
weepingwill0wtree
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Apr 2, 2016
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It really depends! If it's a new relationship, it's probably because you're still getting to know each other. This can be a nerve-wracking time, and I want you to know that it's normal and okay to be nervous. When a relationship is still fresh, you might be more conscious of your words and actions, wondering how the other person will react to them. This then makes you nervous. When you like someone a lot, you want to impress them, and you want them to like you back. Therefore you might be more nervous around someone you like compared to your friends.
Once you become comfortable in the relationship, the nervousness should fade. If you've been in a relationship with your girlfriend and you're still feeling nervous, there might be something else going on. Try to make a list of possible reasons you're nervous around your girlfriend. This might help you figure out why you're feeling this way!
Anonymous
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Apr 27, 2016
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You could be feeling like you're going to mess something up with her. Just be yourself and if she doesn't love you for who you are, you know she isn't the right one. Best of luck!
peacefulMoon6803
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Feb 9, 2020
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Being nervous is natural. Relationships are an exploration in which you bother discover each other. Lean into the experience. After all, she chose you. How do you feel knowing that? Be yourself, be happy and be honest. Let go of expectation about her and yourself. Take deep breaths, calm your mind and just enjoy each moment. You can do this. She sees something in you. That says volumes. Be confident in her decision and yours. Ask yourself why you are nevrvous. Write it down, and work through each reason to determine if they are real. Most of all, have fun.
peacefulIris56
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May 1, 2016
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You're nervous around your girlfriend because you think that she may judge you. So, you are nervous because the focus is on you and your personal flaws.
Anonymous
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Sep 13, 2019
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Perhaps your nerves arise from the expectations you have of your relationship or from your inexperience in a relationship. In that case, I would have to know more about your situation. However, I think that the nerves might still ultimately come from how you think she'd perceive your relationship or you as a person. These thoughts and feelings could be triggered by how your girlfriend reacts to certain things. It could also be from overanalyzing situations or things that she says. Personally, I find myself being oversensitive to what my boyfriend says because of irrational fears that he will leave me.
positivevibesonly108
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Nov 22, 2019
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It depends, maybe that's a good thing maybe you have so much feelings for her that you get nervous around her, and she just makes you that happy and you just get butterflies, as time goes by you will get more comfortable with her and you won't be as nervous so you don't need to worry. It's just the honeymoon stage at the moment just take things slow don't over think maybe talk to her about your feelings more tell her that you get nervous around her she will understand trust me. You won't have that feeling forever it's just temporary. :)
Yourfairygodbro
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Mar 27, 2016
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Are you nervous around anyone else? Is there anything you're hiding from your girlfriend? Is there something specific your girlfriend does that makes you nervous? In an ideal relationship, all partners should feel mutual comfort and there should be clear communication. If your girlfriend is already familiar to you or you get to know her better and she knows the real you then likely you won't be as nervous anymore.

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