I started dating someone mid-Jan and the other night he told me he’s falling in love with me. I said it back (I am). But now I think I’m freaking out that things are going to change between us and ever since, I’ve been completely acting out and making fights out of absolutely nothing. How can I stop this???

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Especially if the fights are about some bs

Go to therapy. You have some attachment issues and they'll be hard to fix alone without pushing the guy you're dating away

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Talk to them! Share that you might be nervous and recognize you are acting this way so they are aware you are aware!

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100%. You could say something like, “Okay, this is apparently a thing I do when I’m falling for someone. I’ll try pushing you away. I can feel myself doing it. I hate that I’m doing it — I’m just scared. So, please feel free to call me on it… or even poke fun at me for it.”

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Do you expect people to push you away or leave when they try to get closer to you?

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Sounds like you’re self-sabotaging. Easier said than done but take a leap of faith that things might actually work out.

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It seems like you may have abandonment concerns resulting from past relationships and/or childhood

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Chill and enjoy your time together. Nothing needs to change

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Classic Deloitte

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Nothing has to change unless you choose to change it.

Your self awareness is a good sign, honestly. You know you’re reacting to the relationship becoming more serious, and you know it’s causing you to act out. The important question is what you’re going to do about it. I’d suggest talking to him about it - that you realize both of you verbalizing your feelings triggered something for you and it’s causing you to pick fights. I also suggest getting some therapy to address the underlying issue. A lot of people have attachment issues (for a variety of reasons). Romantic relationships tend to bring them to the surface. Nothing to be ashamed of, and you can absolutely work through it.

Josh…is that you?

Recognizing the behavior is the first step. Second is to question yourself about why you feel that way. Third is to let them know you recognize this and talk to them about how they could help you.

Don’t do that

I always push people away when not intended. At the end of the day remember it’s just a word and saying it doesn’t need to change you or how you feel. When my bf and I first said I love you I was very nervous and he started saying it all the time (which freaked me out) but if you really feel that way about that person you’ll figure it out. Maybe these fights are a sign that maybe you don’t really want this? Or maybe you just need to take the plunge and go with it.

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