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How Not to Be a Clingy Girlfriend

By Carly13

Playing the dating game of cat and mouse can be exhausting. Whether you just find a guy you like, you've been casually dating someone new or can not get over your ex, find a way to act is not easy. When you really like someone, you feel the constant need to talk to him, text him and see him. Most of the time, you know it and your friends ask if you're being too needy before hitting "send" on a text, but sometimes just can not resist-and your guy goes MIA. So how do you draw the line between acting flirty and downright desperate? [Read: Signs You are a Clingy Girlfriend] Here are a few expert tips on how to resist those impulses.

How Not to be a Clingy Girlfriend

Spend Time with Friends

Signs Your Boyfriend Truly Loves You

The key to a healthy relationship is balance, instead of going out together about every possible moment. Couples need to separate their individual identities to reset time. Moreover, the time spent apart helps define the limits that are outside of your relationship in the eyes of your partner too. Remind yourself of what you are reconnecting with family and friends, or collecting those old hobbies you've been neglecting so far. Suggest that your partner do the same. This is a simple way to show that you are safe and interesting. Suggest that to your partner as well to go out with friends while you visit with yours. Or even suggest him to work on some hobby or interest, while you take time for your own, separately.

Spend Time Alone

At times you get excited and want that good feeling to last the constant contact you have. But that kills the romance and conditions to rely solely on his shoulder for comfort and tranquility. If you notice that you feel sad, worried or just in time alone, rather than savor the time and the freedom to have your own space - it's time to learn to enjoy a little lonely. I will recommend you to date yourself.

Remain Happy

If you have decided not to be a clingy girlfriend, then you need to work on it willingly. You only jeopardizing your chances of a stable, long-term relationship with him if he seems moody or sad while giving space. [ How to Give Space to Your Boyfriend]. Learn to love life and appreciate the good things about it. Remember it will not be easy to stop being sticky. However, being positive can be successful in your relationship and improve your link to a large extent.

Self Improvement

Recognizing the problem is essential to solve. This applies to almost every aspect of life, and dating is no exception, of course. Remind yourself about the effects of grasping and control your own behavior, making sure not to impose personal life from your partner beyond reason. The intimacy on many levels is a wonderful thing, but maintaining the individuality and privacy is paramount to a successful relationship. For example, it is important that you learn as much - and share your deepest secrets and know your partner, and also to respect your desire to keep certain things private.

Reduce Phone Contact

Try to avoid the phone for hours with your partner. Limit your phone calls with him. Calling someone all the time and not let the phone easily makes you look needy. [Read: He Took Your Number but Why He Didn't Call]. People will look at your caller ID to see if it is calling you. If you find the person who calls all the time suddenly is not answering the phone, this could be a clear sign that you are asking too often.

Realistic Expectations

From the beginning, you have to let your boyfriend know what is expected of him in terms of the number of times you want to see in a week or how often you want him to answer. However, you should also keep in mind that you can not demand too much of a man who has other things to do. Talk it over with him, and agree on a compromise that works for both settings.


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