How Anxious Attachment Can Make You Feel Jealous, Needy, and Worried - And What You Can Do About It

Anxious attachment is a type of insecure attachment that can lead to feelings of jealousy, neediness, and worry in relationships. People with anxious attachment often have a deep fear of abandonment and rejection, and they may worry excessively about their partner's feelings and intentions.

Insecure in Love: How Anxious Attachment Can Make You Feel Jealous, Needy, and Worried and What You Can Do About It

by Leslie Becker-Phelps PhD

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If you find yourself feeling jealous, needy, or worried in your relationships, it may be due to anxious attachment. Here are some of the signs and symptoms:

• You are constantly worried about your partner's feelings and intentions.
• You are afraid of being abandoned or rejected by your partner.
• You are jealous of other people who spend time with your partner.
• You feel like you need to be constantly reassured of your partner's love and commitment.
• You worry that your partner will find someone else who is better than you.
• You have a hard time trusting your partner.

If you recognize these signs in yourself, it is important to understand that you are not alone. Anxious attachment is a common problem, and there are many things you can do to cope with it.

Here are some tips for coping with anxious attachment:

• Learn about attachment theory. Understanding attachment theory can help you to understand why you feel the way you do in relationships.
• Challenge your negative thoughts. When you have negative thoughts about yourself or your partner, challenge them. Ask yourself if there is any evidence to support these thoughts.
• Focus on the positive aspects of your relationship. Make a list of all the things you love about your partner and your relationship.
• Communicate your needs to your partner. Tell your partner how you are feeling and what you need from them.
• Seek professional help. If you are struggling to cope with anxious attachment on your own, seek professional help. A therapist can help you to develop coping mechanisms and strategies for managing your anxiety.

Overcoming anxious attachment is not easy, but it is possible. With time, effort, and support, you can learn to manage your anxiety and build healthy, fulfilling relationships.

Additional resources

• The Attachment Project
• Mind Tools: Anxious Attachment
• Psychology Today: Anxious Attachment: How it Affects Relationships

Insecure in Love: How Anxious Attachment Can Make You Feel Jealous, Needy, and Worried and What You Can Do About It

by Leslie Becker-Phelps PhD

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1583 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	202 pages

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