credito fotografico: Negar Nikkhah
Domanda: Come si fa a capire se il partner ha davvero dimenticato la sua relazione passata o se sta nascondendo i suoi sentimenti per risparmiare i tuoi?
Risposta:
- dimostrano un genuino entusiasmo nello stare con voi (non solo verbalmente, ma anche non verbalmente)
- comunicano molto e apertamente con voi, spesso iniziano la comunicazione e condividono con voi la loro vita
- il loro comportamento non verbale vi fa sentire sicuri (vedi il primo punto)
- they rarely mention their ex, and when they do, it’s with a neutral attitude (a negative attitude can also be acceptable if the ex was toxic, but it can also be a red flag if they talk negatively about most of their past relationships. See also: Bandiere rosse nelle relazioni)
- sono emotivamente aperti e disponibili.
The most important thing is to listen to your healthy gut feeling (which is a different thing than fears and self-doubt that might be coming from your childhood – more about it in Come prendere decisioni migliori?)
I recommend discussing your concerns about your partner’s past relationship with them directly. If they are healthy and honest, they will likely validate your feelings and share their own in a calm and transparent manner. Pay attention to their non-verbal communication to see if it is open and congruent or if it appears tense and guarded. Be mindful of whether they attempt to gaslight you or shift the focus by criticizing you. (Keep in mind that if this topic has already been a source of conflict, your partner might feel attacked or controlled by repeated questioning, which could lead to avoidant behavior. Excessive jealousy can sometimes create an environment where a partner feels it is not safe to speak openly.)
Another important factor to consider, especially if you are preoccupied with comparisons to your partner’s past relationships, is your own self-worth and confidence. People who feel secure and confident in their value are not troubled by such comparisons. This inner confidence also makes them more attractive.
Rather than dwelling on your partner’s past relationship, consider using this as an opportunity for personal growth and healing. When you start to feel insecure or doubtful, shift your focus to practicing self-love. Our esercizio guidato qui possono sostenervi in questo processo. Quando si costruisce una sana autostima, si scopre che ci si fida di più di se stessi, il che rende le decisioni in materia di relazioni molto più facili.
Continua a leggere:
È possibile rimanere in contatto con un ex?
Quando la speranza è un'emozione "negativa
Bandiere verdi: come riconoscere una relazione sana?