Relationship Anxiety

It was about 6 years ago.

I was with someone who I really cared about and thought I might want to build a life with.

Yet I was terrified of making the wrong decision, settling or ending up with the wrong person…

I found myself in this push-pull dynamic where I wanted closeness with my partner and also feared being hurt or abandoned by them.

I resisted investing emotionally in the relationship to avoid potential pain, while at the same time feeling frustrated that I didn’t feel close to them emotionally.

This is when I realized I had relationship anxiety.

If this sounds familiar, I’ve broken down 5 main symptoms of relationship anxiety. Keep reading to see if this resonates →

1) Overthinking.

You tend to overanalyze every interaction, text message, or conversation with your partner, often reading into things and trying to decipher hidden meanings.

These thoughts get stuck in your head and turn into possible scenarios that cause even more anxiety.

2) Constant Worry.

You experience intense concern about every aspect of the relationship.

You question whether your partner truly loves you, if the relationship is going to last or not, or if there is someone better out there for you.

3) Avoidance of Intimacy.

There’s a push-pull dynamic where you want closeness with your partner, and also fear being hurt or abandoned by them.

This fear can lead to resistance to investing emotionally in the relationship to avoid potential pain, while at the same time feeling frustrated that you don’t feel close emotionally.

4) Overly High Standards.

You have unrealistically high standards for your partner or relationship — leading to a feeling of dissatisfaction and doubt.

5) Feeling Overwhelmed.

Your anxiety about the relationship becomes overwhelming, impacting your overall mood, daily functioning, and ability to focus on other aspects of your life.

Your conversations with close friends are mostly surrounding your worries about your relationship.

If this is you —

The pathway of how I overcame my relationship anxiety and have now settled into an amazing relationship is inside my mentorship program, Radiant Relationship Academy.

This program will support you in overcoming this exhausting cycle and experiencing peace in an emotionally connected relationship.