How to stop overthinking things in a relationship?
gentleHoney34
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Aug 3, 2018
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Having open lines of communication in your relationship as well as being totally honest are the biggest things I would suggest. It would make things a lot easier for you.
Anonymous
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Aug 8, 2018
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Believe in you and your lover. Listen to others but always put your opinions at the front because you know your lover better than any of your friends, don't you? Plus, if you tend to overthink much, it may be better to talk about it with your lover. Give your lover more trust.
Anonymous
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Aug 8, 2018
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You just have to have faith and trust that things really are good. Trust in yourself and your partner that everything is going to be okay.
Anonymous
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Aug 12, 2018
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Focus on things within your reach. Fretting over things beyond our capacity would be detrimental to our progress.
NickTm
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Aug 16, 2018
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The best way is to talk it out with your parter, about why you maybe feel like you overthink things. It might help to work on each other's trust a little, but in general its best to work it through with dialogue! It also helps to use steps for combating overthinking in general, and talking to someone (not necessarily your partner) about the issue you have can help to rationalise it, as speaking your thoughts out loud more often than not clears your thoughts or helps to realise the issues with the thoughts. Good luck in your relationship and best wishes!
Anonymous
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Aug 23, 2018
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Talking to your partner about how you feel you are overthinking can benefit the relationship. If you ask your partner to tell you when they feel like the issues you’re overthinking are something to worry about, then you’ll be able to start finding comfort in knowing they will inform you when something is bothering them. It can be really difficult to stop your own thoughts, writing them down or talking to someone about it can also help you sort out what you’re feeling and find out whether your thoughts are something to bring up to your partner or not. Focusing on what is causing your thoughts by writing them out and sorting them out in your head could benefit you as well. But overall, it’s about focusing on what makes you happy because you know yourself better than anyone.
Ky23
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Sep 8, 2018
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I think this takes a lot of time and practice - especially if your personality is more anxious or worrisome! Overthinking leads to a lot of negative feelings, assumptions, and images that have no place in your relationship.
I had trouble with overthinking a lot and I realized it was due to trust issues that I still harbored. I've carried a lot of hidden pain, confusion, and anger from past relationships that had occurred when I was in high school.
But, I think the important thing here is that I was able to realize why my relationship was being affected in the first place. I think it's important to try to find the source of your anxiety or fear for the relationship.
Anonymous
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Sep 26, 2018
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you have to trust your partner. all relationships are built on trust, without it relationships fall. if you truly have concerns or doubts in your relationship the best thing to do is talk about it, let your partner know how you feel but remember to trust them. it is normal to have doubts in a relationship but when there is too much distrust or you don't have an open, honest relationship that's when problems start. talking to your partner is one of the most important, vital things in all relationships. this is the best way to stop overthinking in a relationship.
tealBubbles
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Sep 29, 2018
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I feel like open communication is the best way to stop overthinking. Being genuine in a relationship can be helpful in that you don't have to think as much and just be more yourself. By being yourself without worrying if they will like you or not, it frees you to be truer to yourself and to the person you are in a relationship with.
Being open about your doubts and fears can make you look more human and approachable to the other person and can help with figuring out if they are the right person for you. It is easier to find "the one" if you are comfortable with showing your real earlier in the relationship.
eternalSpring87
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Oct 21, 2018
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Believe and trust that your significant other loves you. That they have a choice. That they are choosing to stay in this relationship with you. That they are not being forced to stay or to love you..this is by choice. If the relationship feels right and you are being treated with kindness, love, and respect it is a good place. No need to worry.. it is right. Believe that u are worthy to be loved. Accept that you are loved. Trust that you know what is best for you at this moment in this relationship. Love always..your self first.
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