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What is considered "clingy" in a relationship?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 24, 2020
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This answer very much depends on partner preference. And your preferences as well. It should also be noted that clingy is a little step away from codependency, which shares a lot of things with clinginess. I can only speak for myself what is clingy, but it generally appears as obessive behavior such as texting you loads of times in the day, not letting you have space when you want it, or general people-pleasing behaviors. This isn't to say you shouldn't not talk to your partner often, but if they ask for space or ask to cut back it is important that you respect that. Most often they will use the label "clingy" not to be rude, but to make things right because they do care.
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Profile: Mila76
Mila76 on Jan 24, 2017
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You will be considered ''clingy'' if you are so stuck and addicted to one particular person. examples of being clingy would be: - stalking them on social media - always following them around and never letting them out of your sight - you get furious when he/she talks to someone else - easily jealous
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 6, 2016
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You're 'clingly' when you're sending them multiple messages, calling them numerous times in a day, or constantly insist on being with them.
Profile: naturalSoul17
naturalSoul17 on May 24, 2016
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Umm! I guess possessiveness. And more I don't know because I am not in a relationship with anyone so idk.
Profile: Greatlistener87
Greatlistener87 on Jun 27, 2016
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If you are the type of person that wants to be all the time with your partner and you have to talk to him/her and be involve in everything he/she does all the time then you are clingy. Its different if your partner asks you too rather than you telling him that you want too.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 4, 2015
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It depends on your partner. Be straight forward with them, and ask if they feel like they do not have enough space.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 22, 2015
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Clingy means where you're constantly needing to be with your partner! Knowing everything that goes on in there lives. Reading there messages, knowing where they are every hour of the day, and what they're doing.
Profile: hipsta
hipsta on Nov 20, 2017
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I guess it depends on your S.O. but if you say generally then I’d say it would be a situation where you’re always with them and not giving them any time to themselves or for others.
Profile: SupportiveSockMonkey
SupportiveSockMonkey on Mar 12, 2018
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Clingy is when they are constantly contacting them however, there is a difference between clingy and dependent. Both characteristics are not highly recommended. Clingy to some people might be talking 24/7 but if both are happy with that then it will not be classed as clingy.
Profile: dancinglion24
dancinglion24 on Mar 14, 2018
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Being 'clingy' is basically just hanging on to the person all the time. Like you ask where they're going, why they're going, who they're meeting with and stuff like that. It can also be like controlling the persons attitude and behaviour
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