How to Stop Being Clingy

If you want to stop being clingy, some strategies can help.

Find out which option is the best for you.

Why Do We Get Clingy?

People that exhibit clingy traits are likely to have anxiousattachment stylestowards their partners.

They may constantly worry about being underappreciated or abandoned in their relationships.

However, beyond affecting just partners, people that are clingy in relationships may be poorly adjusted.

They also deny themselves the opportunity to fully enjoy their relationships.

By doing this, you could observe whether or not you are indeed clingy.

Accepting this fact frees you to take the steps necessary for changing your pattern of behavior.

It can provide insight into the changes that are required to maintain healthy interactions.

Speaking about actions you take that set them off the most can be eye-opening.

Take some time to focus on yourself

Take the time tore-discover yourself.

What are the things you like to do?

What are those books you’ve been meaning to read?

Give them a shot.

This is not to say, however, that you should keep away from your partner.

Plan friendship dates, go on dinners, map out fun-filled weekends, and re-kindle your relationship with them.

This may convey benefits that not only promote your wellness, but can even strengthen your relationship.

For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.

A Word From Verywell

Few would be pleased to be described as clingy.

Accepting your traits and speaking honestly with your partner can help with managing any clinginess during relationships.

Simpson JA, Steven Rholes W.Adult Attachment, Stress, and Romantic Relationships.Curr Opin Psychol.