Signs You’re Too Wrapped Up In Your Relationship

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You’re Neglecting Things You Love Because They Don’t

It’s common to absorb some of your partner’s interests when you become a couple, we’ve all done it at some point, but that shouldn’t require you to neglect the things you love in order to do it.

If you have hobbies or favorite places that you haven’t visited since you got into your relationship because your partner doesn’t share your love of them, that’s a huge instance of them being too controlling. Instead, make time for what you love on a regular basis, whether they approve or not.

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You Never Have Alone Time

When you’re in love it’s totally normal to want to spend every waking minute with your boo, but that doesn’t mean you necessarily should. Having an adequate amount of time for yourself is crucial, not only for yourself, but also for the health of your relationship.

Set aside some time each week where you spend some time alone to regroup and do things that you love without the influence or distraction of your partner. When you return to them, the absence will make things even stronger.

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You Regularly Pass Up Opportunities For Them

Are you guilty of passing up several opportunities since you got into your current relationship? Well, that’s a definite sign that you’re a little too wrapped up in it.

Whether you’re passing up personal opportunities (girls night’s out, vacations) or those related to business (more work responsibilities, moving to a different location,) you need to know that this is only hurting you in the long run.

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You Center Your Whole Life Around Them

If there is one clear example of being too wrapped up in your relationship, this is it. Centering your entire life around your significant other never works out well in the end and the key to avoiding permanent life damage is to stop it immediately.

There is nothing wrong with being so in love that all you want to do is be with them at all times, but you have to make sure that you have time for yourself and your own life. You can still have the same commitment to your relationship, just make sure that you are always at the top of your list.

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Other Aspects Of Your Life Are Suffering

Missing deadlines at work or screwing up assignments? Are your loved ones calling you out about your absence from gatherings and celebrations? If so, it’s likely because you’re too focused on your relationship to give the other aspects of your life the attention they require.

Being in love is wonderful, just remember that should the relationship end (we hope it doesn’t) you’ll still need your job, family and friends. Try to be better with prioritizing everything in your life, even if it’s a bit hard to do.

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“Me” Has Become “We” In Every Instance

When it comes to examples of losing yourself in a relationship few are as obvious as this one. Starting every single sentence with “we” is not only super annoying to those listening, it’s also a red flag that you’ve completely lost yourself in your new union.

If you can’t recall the last time you said “me” instead of “we”, then unfortunately you are totally guilty of this. Relationships naturally allow you to think of two people instead of one, but you have to remember that you’re an individual at the end of the day.

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Your Friends/Family Constantly Complain About Not Seeing You

Your boo has you so in love that you can’t remember when you saw or spent time with your family and friends. While most of us are guilty of this during the early stages of a relationship, it should never be a permanent practice.

Your friends and family love you and were there for you before this relationship, so treat them with the respect they deserve by making them a priority in your life. Whether you intend to or no, you’re isolating yourself from those who have been there since day one.

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You No Longer Make Decisions For Yourself

Do you allow your significant other to make all of your decisions for you? If you do, you need to take a step back and find out why.

Are you afraid to use your own voice or are you so in love that you think every decision they make is the right one…even when it’s clearly not? You’re an adult who is more than capable of making her own decisions, so use that right and speak up for yourself.

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You Never Tell Them “No”

Why would you ever tell the love of your life “no?” That’s a question you ask yourself when you’ve become entirely too wrapped up in your relationship. You should never put yourself in the position to say “yes” all the time to your partner because they’ll come to expect it.

Stand firm in saying “no” when you feel it’s appropriate. Your relationship should be more than strong enough for you to give negative answers to something you disagree with.