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https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-339-1-e1767791270475-800x496.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-339-1-e1767791270475-617x383.jpg 617w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-339-1-e1767791270475-600x372.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-339-1-e1767791270475-400x248.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-339-1-e1767791270475-247x153.jpg 247w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/image-339-1-e1767791270475.jpg 1263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Falling in love is one of life\u2019s most wondrous experiences. Every text, phonecall, and meetup sends us into a fizz of excitement and infatuation. So much so, that the very thought of this experience being taken away from us can send us into a cycle of despair.<\/p>\n<p>In our attempts to ensure that the other person still loves us, it can be very easy to slip into the habit of constantly craving their affection and intimacy. To the extent that we cling on to them in the hopes they\u2019ll provide us with what we need to feel safe again.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, <strong>clingy behaviors usually end up doing more harm than good within a relationship \u2013 and can ultimately even end up driving partners away.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This article will cover steps for managing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/love\/clingy-relationship\/\">clinginess in relationships<\/a> \u2013 whether you\u2019re wondering <strong>how to deal with a clingy partner<\/strong>, or if you\u2019re hoping to <strong>manage your own clingy behaviors<\/strong>. To do so, we will discuss:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A description of clinginess<\/li>\n<li>Managing clinginess in relationships in terms of your own behaviors<\/li>\n<li>How to deal with clingy behaviors in your partner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Clinginess Is<\/h2>\n<p>Clinginess is an attempt to restore a sense of \u201cone-ness\u201d in a relationship by resisting separation through monitoring another persons actions, expressions, and availability. Yet, it\u2019s important to understand that clinginess is the outward symptom of complex inner processes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"color: #fff!important; background-color: #604c8d!important; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; display: inline-block; padding: 12px 20px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/personal-courses\/dating-toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">START YOUR HEALTHY DATING JOURNEY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If someone is acting clingy, they are doing so in an attempt at feeling safe by reducing the amount of emotional and physical distance between themselves and their partner. They may do so by:<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9f5ff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Calling or texting their partner many times a day<\/li>\n<li>Becoming angry or upset by a lack of communication<\/li>\n<li>Catastrophizing worst-case scenarios if they don\u2019t hear from their partner \u2013 even for short periods<\/li>\n<li>Attempting to become enmeshed in their partner\u2019s life<\/li>\n<li>Obsessing about their partner\u2019s social media activity<\/li>\n<li>Invading their privacy (e.g. looking through their phone)<\/li>\n<li>Feeling intensely jealous of anyone in their partner\u2019s life<\/li>\n<li>Not wanting their partner to do anything without them<\/li>\n<li>Moving very fast in new relationships, e.g. wanting to determine the status of the relationship within a few days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are multiple reasons for why someone feels the need to act clingy and in control of their partner\u2019s actions \u2013 and these are mostly rooted in our early years. Factors such as our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/four-attachment-styles\/\">attachment style<\/a>, low self-esteem, fear of abandonment and rejection, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/early-maladaptive-schemas\/dependence\/\">dependence on relationships<\/a> for emotional fulfilment are all potential causes of clinginess in relationships.<\/p>\n<p>Managing clingy behavior in a relationship requires the anxious individual to address the root causes of their anxiety. But the partner of the anxious individual can help, too. Reducing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/anxious-attachment\/\">attachment anxiety<\/a> and clinginess means understanding its causes, identifying triggers, establishing trust, clear communication, and setting firm boundaries. The following section contains tips for both the anxious person and their partner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess.webp\" alt=\"What is Clinginess\" width=\"550\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-266x300.webp 266w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-908x1024.webp 908w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-768x866.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-887x1000.webp 887w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-800x902.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-665x750.webp 665w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-617x696.webp 617w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-600x677.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-150x169.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-1000x1128.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-443x500.webp 443w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-400x451.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-247x279.webp 247w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/What-is-Clinginess-98x110.webp 98w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Managing Clingy Behavior in a Relationship<\/h2>\n<p>Your partner may have told you that you\u2019re clingy, but you may not see a problem in your behavior. The experience of anxiety might make you feel entitled to behave in certain ways. You might think they should text back immediately and they should not spend time with other people or they should spend all of their time with you.<\/p>\n<p>However, these beliefs, thought patterns, and subsequent clinging behavior, are unhealthy for you as an individual and for your relationship. So <strong>the first thing is to accept that there is a problem without blaming yourself or feeling ashamed or guilty.<\/strong> Accept where you are right now, knowing that these behaviors are the result of coping with difficulties in childhood. Also know that it\u2019s possible to feel different and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/earned-secure-attachment\/\">transform your insecure attachment style into a more secure one<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fffaf5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h3>Steps to take:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify what has helped you in the past when you felt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/anxious-attachment-relationships\/\">anxious in relationships<\/a> e.g. certain behaviors of your partner, engaging in activities like exercise or meditation, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Establish your patterns of behavior, e.g. <strong>when<\/strong> you feel anxious, <strong>what<\/strong> kind of things you find difficult, <strong>how<\/strong> you react.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate what you have found to your partner in a clear, assertive, non-emotional way.<\/li>\n<li>In the meantime, spend some time focusing on yourself: build your confidence, establish who you are as a person, and find what you enjoy.<\/li>\n<li>Find solutions together e.g. \u201cwhen I feel like this, it would be helpful if you could\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Speak to a therapist who can help you to manage your relationship (and maybe general) anxiety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here is <a href=\"\/blog\/self-regulation-anxious-attachment-triggers\/\">more advice on regulating your emotions<\/a> if you have an anxious attachment style.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"color: #fff!important; background-color: #604c8d!important; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; display: inline-block; padding: 12px 20px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/personal-courses\/attachment-repair-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">START YOUR ATTACHMENT HEALING JOURNEY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to Deal With a Clingy Partner<\/h2>\n<p>Clinginess can feel overwhelming and smothering, and seeing your partner frequently upset can be difficult, especially when you feel their distress is directed at you. But as we\u2019ve discussed in our page, Clinginess in Relationships: An Attachment Perspective, your partner\u2019s clingy behavior is not your fault; it\u2019s their way of coping with their anxiety (albeit not in a constructive way). So, here are a few tips on dealing with a clingy partner:<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f0f0f0; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the behaviors you find difficult and how they make you feel.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate what you\u2019ve identified in a clear and supportive way: <strong>try not to blame them but focus on how their behavior makes you feel,<\/strong> let them know that you care about them and that you aim to find a solution.<\/li>\n<li>Establish boundaries, e.g. when and how often they can call\/text you, that you\u2019d like to spend time alone or with friends sometimes, or that you don\u2019t appreciate when they look through your phone.<\/li>\n<li>When they act clingy, remind them that you care about them but that having independence is important for a healthy relationship.<\/li>\n<li>If you feel it\u2019s the right thing for you, go to couples therapy to receive support from someone who is experienced in the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Your own attachment style may also be contributing to the difficulties you\u2019re experiencing in your relationship. <a href=\"\/attachment-style-quiz\/\">Find out here what your attachment style<\/a> is and how to manage the insecurities you might have.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"color: #fff!important; background-color: #604c8d!important; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 20px; display: inline-block; padding: 12px 20px;\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.attachmentproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DISCOVER YOUR ATTACHMENT STYLE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts on Dealing With Clinginess<\/h2>\n<p>Dealing with a clingy partner can be difficult, but remember, clinginess comes from experiencing severe anxiety. Although your partner\u2019s feelings are not your responsibility, the way you react to their clinginess will have an impact. Try to approach your partner with compassion and understanding but ensure that you\u2019re looking after your own well-being by setting clear and firm boundaries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner-.webp\" alt=\"How to deal with a clingy partner\" width=\"550\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner-.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--266x300.webp 266w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--908x1024.webp 908w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--768x866.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--887x1000.webp 887w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--800x902.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--665x750.webp 665w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--617x696.webp 617w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--600x677.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--150x169.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--1000x1128.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--443x500.webp 443w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--400x451.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--247x279.webp 247w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-deal-with-a-clingy-partner--98x110.webp 98w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you are clingy in relationships, focus on building your confidence and self-worth. Feeling anxious about relationships and your partner is unpleasant at best. So by working on yourself and learning to feel comfortable with independence, you can reduce your anxiety and enjoy your relationships a lot more.<\/p>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<p>Civilotti, C., Dennis, J. L., Acquadro Maran, D., &amp; Margola, D. (2021). When Love Just Ends: An Investigation of the Relationship Between Dysfunctional Behaviors, Attachment Styles, Gender, and Education Shortly After a Relationship Dissolution. Frontiers in Psychology, 12.<\/p>\n<p>Lyons, M., Brewer, G., Hartley, A.M. &amp; Blinkhorn, V. \u201cNever learned to love properly\u201d: A qualitative study exploring romantic relationship experiences in adult children of narcissistic parents.<\/p>\n<p>Simpson, J.A. &amp; Rholes, S.W. (2017). Adult Attachment, Stress, and Romantic Relationships. 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