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How to stop overthinking things in a relationship?

Profile: Mynameiskenneth
Mynameiskenneth on May 5, 2018
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Many things (especially in relationships) are out of our control. Focus on yourself and let everything else fall into place.
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Profile: ListeningLlama
ListeningLlama on May 5, 2018
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Trust your partner. There usually isn't a deeper meaning to their actions other than their appreciation for you.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 10, 2018
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Its important to ask yourself whether what i am thinking has any basis in reality or if its simply in my Mind.If the issue is simply in your mind and has no basis in reality then you have to refrain yourself from thinking about it
Profile: delightfulShiny35
delightfulShiny35 on May 13, 2018
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Overthinking is leads to some extent lack of confidence on relationship. Faith and belief play very vital role in relationship. Just accept each other view with a view to respect each other.
Profile: resourcefulVision83
resourcefulVision83 on May 19, 2018
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A start is stop overthinking alone and talk with your significant other about how your feeling. When you don't completley understand it yourself so your mind can let it out and let them explain and help and that leaves them room to help reassure you.
Profile: UntilThen
UntilThen on May 24, 2018
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If you find yourself overthinking things in a relationship, it can really help to communicate with your partner more about your worries. Things like worrying you may have done something wrong, or wondering if they were paying attention to something going on with you, are things that are much more easily resolved with communication than through any other avenue. If that doesn't help, you may also want to try to work with your partner in affirming you that things are okay.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 27, 2018
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Sometimes, people think of others more than they think of themselves. What helped me in my darkest point of my relationship, was me pausing and thinking, "Am I still thinking of myself? Am I still well? Am I still happy?" Everyone needs a break once in a while and a chance to find themselves.
Profile: Arrow44
Arrow44 on May 30, 2018
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For myself, open communication is key to avoid overthinking. My spouse is aware that I deal with anxiety, so when something is bothering me (or my spouse) we discuss it right away instead of letting it build up. Overthinking is often a result of unanswered questions and the only way I was able to stop it from escalating was to address my concerns before they consumed me. It's certainly not an easy conversation, but a necessary one. I'm not always wrong, but I'm not always right. It's important to remain as calm as possible by being receptive and open-minded to your partner and avoid accusatory language by explaining how something makes you feel instead of pointing fingers. Make it about yourself, not about them. This is how I handle overthinking. I am sure there are other methods , but this is what works for my spouse and I.
Profile: apositivepsych
apositivepsych on May 31, 2018
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'Actions speak louder than words.' Be cautious enough to observe yours and your partners actions. Many a times we believe what our wavering mind wants us to believe. But, the reality is different. In such circumstances, notice the actions and be firm enough to tell your mind that it is all in the head and the actions observed are different.
Profile: gentleBubbles83
gentleBubbles83 on Jun 8, 2018
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In my own experience, it is best to address the overthinking with your partner. Simply address the conversation by stating that you have issues with overthinking and that you'd like to discuss it.
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