Are you too emotionally dependent on your partner? Here are 5 ways to find out

Ladies, you need to understand what love is before making big decisions. Photo Courtesy: YouTube/ BollyBiz

How do you define love? Well, this is probably the most difficult question to answer. While every person has their own perception of it, the fact cannot be denied that it's a territory that's full of ambiguity. You may think you are head over heels in love with someone but are you really? What if this strong feeling of connect purely emerges from emotional dependency? Well, at times, it gets rather difficult to see the difference between the two. But, just because you can't see it doesn't mean it does not exist.

If you too are in a relationship that reeks of emotional dependency, then you better get up and smell the coffee. Ladies, you shouldn't make life-impacting decisions based on temporary feelings. Now, we understand that it's not easy to see--but there are signs and you should not ignore them. Here are a few:

You Don't Let Him Spend Time With Anyone Else  

There's no denying that you absolutely love spending time with your partner, but that doesn't mean you have a copyright over him. You both are free individuals who are allowed to divide their time accordingly. But, if you get extremely jealous when you see him spending time with his friends or family it means you just can stand the idea of him investing his energy elsewhere. And that's not healthy. Also, this is not love but a case of acute emotional dependency.

You Have Changed Yourself For Him

Earlier you used to hate sports, but now you have turned into a gym rat because your partner loves working out. Now, if it is making you happy then it's great. However, if you hate spending time in the gym but you do it anyway to please your partner then it's a red sign. You don't really need to change who you are for the sake of your partner--especially if it's making you unhappy. And if the only reason you are doing this is to win the approval of your partner then it's really not worth it.

You Have No Life Outside Of The Relationship

So, what do you do when you are not with your partner? Do you like to read, go out with friends, pursue a hobby, or just think? Okay, let's make this simple for you? Do you have a life outside of the relationship because if not--then it's just not okay. Your world should not cease to exist when he is not with you or by your side. This is a classic case of emotional dependency and you need to take care of it.

You Panic When He Doesn't Call

Imagine this: it's been five hours since you last spoke to him and you are pacing up and down because he hasn't called again. Though, it's been just a few hours, it seems like an eternity. You have a thousand thoughts messing up with your mind. You are imagining him with a girl, an ex-girlfriend, or a crush and that's sending you into the panic mode. Well ladies, relax. You don't have to wait every living moment waiting for his call. You have a life and so does he. The need to remain in constant touch is just not necessary. And if it is--you know what we wish to imply.

Your Partner Has To Meet Your Expectations All The Time

You have certain expectations from your partner and that's okay. Everyone does. But, trouble starts if your expectations are just endless. And when he doesn't meet them, you no longer feel loved or safe with him. If this is the case then let us tell you that you are too emotionally dependent on him. You need to learn feeling disappointment without letting it crushing you.