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How can I become less emotionally dependent on my girlfriend?

We are both crazy about each other yet I seem to have a hard time with the relationship since I fell for her so quickly (partially because she helped me get though a rough patch). I want to avoid smothering her. Has anyone had this experience? If so, how did you confront it?

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  • Kaylie
    Lv 4
    9 years ago
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    Well don't smother her...Make sure you have time to yourselves. It gives you time to miss each other! It's definitely not bad to show her affection and love though. So don't be worried about that at all. If you're really worried though, you can talk to her about it! Ask her if you bother her at all, or if she is fine. Tell her what you're worried about, etc. Communication is really important! Good luck :)

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  • 9 years ago

    It's understandable that you fell for her fast, but it's important to make sure you make time for your friends as well. If it's early in the relationship, it's fair to split your spare time about 50/50, but don't make your time with her any less special. Make sure she's spending time with her girls too. Another thing to help prevent that trapped feeling is to double or group date with your friends. I don't mean under any circumstances that you should care about her, or show her how much you care any less, just that early, you should do it less often. Ease both of you into this slowly so as not to rush and then have the feelings dissipate quickly. With texting, keep conversations to essential things. It's much better to talk on the phone, or in person. This way you have things to talk about when you're spending time together.

    That was a little incoherent, but I hope some of it helps. Good luck with the relationship!!

  • 9 years ago

    definitly don't smother her. she'll like it at first and then it will backfire.

    stay really nice, but be busy sometimes, and don't text /call her all day long.

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