Why am I so nervous around my girlfriend?
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Moderated by Danielle Johnson, MSED, Community mental Health Counseling, LMHC
Updated: Jun 5, 2022
Anonymous
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Jun 25, 2016
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Being nervous around your girlfriend could mean different things:
1. You could be feeling stronger emotions about her than before and worrying if she's not feeling the same way.
2. You could be thinking that your girlfriend doesn't love you the same.
3. You could be drifting apart from her and not realizing it.
4. You could be feeling guilty for something.
Anonymous
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Mar 27, 2016
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That is normal. You are just embarrassed, many people feel that way. Once you get more comfortable dating her, and more comfortable with other people knowing you're dating her, you will feel much better
Anonymous
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May 1, 2016
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Are you desperate to keep her happy? In a relationship you want to keep each other happy and sometimes this pressure becomes a bit scary and overwhelming, maybe it's even some insecurity about not feeling your equal to her. Let me tell you, whatever you did to end up in this relationship you deserve to be in it and it's okay to relax a little. I'm positive she loves you back! 😀
AlexJames25
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Apr 9, 2016
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I'm insanely nervous around my girlfriend too! It's really easy to miscommunicate and feel like you're messing everything up that you do or saying the wrong thing all the time, when in fact you're probably doing pretty well. Having a girlfriend is a big deal and not something that should be taken lightly. If you wasn't nervous around your girlfriend at least sometimes, I'd question that more.
Anonymous
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May 29, 2016
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There are many reasons, a couple being you don't trust her; this could be from someone she has done in the past or something someone has done to you causing you to be afraid history will repeat itself and making you anxious about your girlfriend.
zaix
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Mar 25, 2016
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Maybe if it's a new relationship, or even just because your shy. Sometimes it takes ten times longer for someone to get comfortable with someone.
Anonymous
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Aug 5, 2016
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It takes time to adjust to a relationship. You could just need get used to the relationship. It's also common to be worried or anxious because you think she doesn't feel the same way. Or are worried about how stable the relationship is.
JustAddBlu
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Apr 8, 2016
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Nervousness stems from anxiety about a certain thing -- most likely an insecurity about something. Whether it's a fear of getting chastised when you speak your mind or losing her "love" for you if you mess up, it's an indication that you might not be very comfortable around her. Try spending more time around her and getting to know her. Make sure to set boundaries and, remember, communicate. I can't tell you enough how important it is to communicate with her on a regular basis.
Anonymous
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Apr 3, 2016
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You love/like her! Of course you feel nervous around her. You wouldn't want to upset her would you? It's very common to feel nervous around girlfriends/boyfriends. Don't worry! You'll be fine.
Amber105
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Apr 29, 2016
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It could be that you really like her and possibly love her, and it could be that you are afraid to embarrass yourself or do the wrong thing in front of her.
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