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What is considered "clingy" in a relationship?

Profile: TheSavior
TheSavior on Feb 25, 2015
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In my experience, "clingy" has basically been just me caring too much a person and becoming too attached in a short period of time. Following the person around a lot and always urging them to fix their problems is for some reason, also a sign of clingy-ness. To put it briefly, it's just being very attached to someone, to the point that you miss them for every second they're gone and you keep asking where they'd been and such.
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Profile: CaringDemon6
CaringDemon6 on Sep 21, 2015
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When in a relationship it is important to show the person that you care that you are there for them. Clingy is when you become very obsessive with a person and don't give them their own space. People like their personal space even when in a relationship.
Profile: SupportiveSam1
SupportiveSam1 on Aug 29, 2016
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Clingy in a relationship is when you are talking, checking up and with your partner 24/7. A healthy relationship requires personal space and development.:) and not being clingy gives your partner a chance to miss you and appreciate you...
Profile: Smrtbibliophile
Smrtbibliophile on Apr 24, 2015
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I don't think you can really determine that because it varies relationship to relationship. I personally like to hear from my partner once a day, even if it's just a "hi, how was your day?" or "goodnight" - some people would consider that clingy. I think it's important to communicate your needs with your partner and if they don't watch with what they can give to find a compromise.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 8, 2015
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Everyone is different, so defining "clingy" is whatever you think it is. For some people, "clingy" is calling/texting frequently, and for others "clingy" doesn't exist. It's entirely what the people in the relationship want it to be.
Profile: dlpeter
dlpeter on Apr 26, 2015
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It depends on how both parties feel. Feelings of having your personal space constantly invaded. Thinking the worst of something by over analyzing such as unanswered text messages. Feeling "rejected" if you're not involved in all of their plans, even families matters. Needing constant attention to remind yourself that the person is still there. The feeling of not being able to be happy without the other person.
Profile: calmZebra60
calmZebra60 on Feb 14, 2017
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A codependcy is generally 'clingy'. It means, in the short form, that the partners sacrifice their own health for the others regularly.
Profile: TheLovableSunshine
TheLovableSunshine on May 16, 2015
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When someone doesn't let you have the freedom to do what you love and be who you are, that person is becoming clingy.
Profile: GTheOddOneOut
GTheOddOneOut on Feb 28, 2015
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It depends on the individual truly. One thought that would come up would be someone who is a bit obsessive of their partner wanting to know where they are at all time . Another thought would just be someone who does not want to leave their partner's side. There are tons of definitions for every word and each word has a different meaning per person. ♡
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 8, 2016
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Being clingy in a relationship is when you're overly dependent on the other person. You have so many feelings for this person that all you want is him / her. The world revolves around that special person in your eyes.
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