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Old Sep 09, 2008, 09:46 PM
SpottedOwl SpottedOwl is offline
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Hi katilee!!

I'm sorry you're having a hard time with your relationship.

Trust is a vital part of a healthy relationship. It can be really tough to be on either side of a relationship where trust is an issue.

I would caution you against relying on your bf to fulfill your need for human contact. We all need people, but it is impossible to get all your needs filled from just one person. Doing so puts undue pressure on the relationship. For example, if your bf is tired one day you might think he is mad at you because you were really needing his attention and didn't get it. In reality he's just tired, but because you were looking to him to fill your needs, you are disappointed or upset or worried...and that just feeds the paranoia.

A counselor/therapist can be a great help in working out these issues. I would also encourage you to make a few new friends, maybe learn something new -- find something *you* love to do to fill your days with. The more involved you are with your own life, the less time you'll have to worry about what he is doing.

Thanks for this!
katielee102