Why do I get anxious when my boyfriend goes out?
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Moderated by Smita Joshi, BA Psychology / MA / Advanced EFT Practitioner
Updated: Nov 28, 2023
Anonymous
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Feb 14, 2022
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oh so sorry to hear that ,it seems you are overthinking on something or just having an insecure attachment ,or say some kind of fear of losing him . this generally happens when you tend to have trust issue's ,miscommunications between the two . you can just relax and trust on your partner because once you start trusting your partner all these feelings of getting anxious will stop running in your mind and you will have a healthier and happier relationship with each other and i would suggest you to speak to your partner about this because then he would not behave incorrect and wont hurt you and would even try to stay connected to you .thanks
StayStrongNeverLoseHope
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Mar 23, 2022
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Maybe he's your comfort zone and you don't feel as safe when he's not around or maybe you're afraid that he will find someone better and you love him too much that it scares you. Maybe you've been hurt before and there's some doubt in the back of your mind that he will cheat on you or hurt you. The mind plays nasty tricks on us, try to stay positive although this is easier said than done. Try to distract yourself when he does go out so you don't have to sit there and feel anxious, keep the mind busy.
Anonymous
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Nov 27, 2023
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Feeling anxious when your boyfriend goes out can be influenced by factors such as insecurity, past experiences, communication styles, fear of the unknown, attachment styles, and a need for reassurance. These feelings may arise from concerns about the relationship, fear of abandonment, or overthinking potential scenarios. Open communication with your partner, addressing underlying insecurities, and exploring the root causes of anxiety can help manage these emotions. Seeking support from a mental health professional may also be beneficial in developing coping strategies and fostering a healthier relationship dynamic. If you find that this anxiety is impacting your well-being or the relationship, it may be beneficial to communicate openly with your boyfriend about your feelings.
CaringJoy
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Dec 9, 2015
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Anxiety is a fear of the unknown therefore in this scenario a person gets anxious because they might have a fear that something bad will happen to their boyfriend or they might have trust issues and think their boyfriend is being unfaithful.
Greatlistener87
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Dec 10, 2015
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It could be due to previous bad experience that triggers the anxiousness. It good to find a way to deal with the previous trauma's because it might effect the relationship you have now if you don't.
cscooldod2g
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Dec 10, 2015
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Sometimes people get anxious when their boyfriend goes out because they haven't developed enough trust with that person. They don't believe that they will be where they say they will be, or that they are going to cheat on them. This is unhealthy in a relationship and it is important to build up trust, even with the small things.
Anonymous
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Dec 12, 2015
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You probably get anxious b/c you don't know what he's going to do while he's out. I know I always feel like that when my boyfriend goes out.
nightchanges
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Dec 13, 2015
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It's because you are nervous about him, you don't want him away from you it's because either you don't want to lonly or you care too much for him.
Anonymous
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Dec 16, 2015
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Because you get worried about him. Possibly because of how you care about him and want to make sure he's safe
sankara7
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Dec 17, 2015
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you think he is seeing someone else? did you ask him where he is going; or does he tell you where ...
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