Is Your Anxiety Sabotaging Your Relationship? (Matthew Hussey)

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    Have you ever felt insecure about something that’s happened with your partner and got yourself worked up in your mind? I have. Many times.
    And when this has happened to me I know I’ve not brought up the issue in a productive way. In fact, I’ve often approached the subject in a way I later regretted.
    What about you? Have you said something you wish you hadn’t? Reacted in a way you wish you could take back?
    It’s a horrible feeling when we “sober up” emotionally, the cloud of angry or upset subsides, and we are left with this sinking feeling that somehow we’ve just messed it all up.
    If you can relate to being the kind of person whose emotions and anxieties can be easily triggered in a relationship, this video is really going to help you.
    My aim with this video is not to guarantee you never get anxious again (would you even believe me if I said that was possible?!). My aim is to ensure that even in those moments where your fears and anxieties become inflamed, you have a way of calming them, and approaching your partner in a way that brings you closer together, rather than hurting the relationship.
    Let’s take back control over those emotions and put you back in the driver’s seat. And let’s learn to use our moments of friction to make our relationships even more beautiful.
    P.S. Even if you feel you’ve already done the damage and this video came too late, you’re wrong! By watching this, you’ll be able to explain to your partner what happened in that moment and hit reset on that mistake, because once you have, they’ll understand you so much better.
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Комментарии • 1,6 тыс.

  • @louisgianfrancesco
    @louisgianfrancesco 3 года назад +5287

    Bare in mind, you can be secure. And the person you’re with can make you anxious because they’re avoidant and dismissive.

    • @kellierodriguez4124
      @kellierodriguez4124 3 года назад +466

      Anxious attachment’s tend to gravitate to avoidant dismissive which....triggers the anxiety. It’s almost like self sabotage.

    • @ninadnagpure880
      @ninadnagpure880 3 года назад +312

      Yes, it's so True..!! I was a secure one and the person who I loved was avoidant and that turned me into an anxious one day by day, little by little, over a period of 4 years... And voilà..!! I'm an anxious one now..lol. Mostly secure when they pay me attention and communicate but if they tend to get avoidant I tend towards anxious to balance it out..!😂 Gotta learn to let that shit go and just move on if they aren't putting efforts...

    • @louisgianfrancesco
      @louisgianfrancesco 3 года назад +144

      @@kellierodriguez4124 my ex was and she came across as empathetic but she kept triggering me over and over. Eventually I had to leave because of the disrespect.
      So to anyone who is with someone who doesn’t listen and help you with the work you’ve done on yourself, leave. Just leave. Don’t think they’ll change because you can’t change people.

    • @kellierodriguez4124
      @kellierodriguez4124 3 года назад +31

      @@louisgianfrancesco Definitely not worth your time or the stress. So sorry you went through that but glad you stepped away.

    • @dianneciresi6324
      @dianneciresi6324 3 года назад +46

      @@ninadnagpure880 I read the secure ones are the only kind that are the best ones for the avoidants & anxious ones like me cause they know how to deal with our insecurities. I have or had a dismissive avoidant person & we can't meet each others needs cause we have opposite ones that trigger us. I'm too needy/clingy, he needs a lot of space to feel free & trustful yet inside I know he feels the need to feel wanted & loved by the way he use to talk like being with a close partner which stems from his childhood neglegent mother who couldn't give him the attention & love he needed. He's afraid of being abandoned & hurt also from his ex wives past trauma relationships.

  • @IssyRachel
    @IssyRachel 3 года назад +508

    This is LITERALLY me! I always overthink things and see the negatives in every dating situation. Damn past bad experiences! xx

    • @acromategaming1998
      @acromategaming1998 Год назад

      same here..how to get rid of it 🫠

    • @raymondotoole2600
      @raymondotoole2600 Год назад +7

      @@acromategaming1998 just let go and if the person wants to be a good healthy person they’ll show you interest but be okay with them not texting or calling for some time. Agree and set boundaries and stick to them boundaries because if you don’t that’ll mess it up. COMMUNICATE

  • @actonup65
    @actonup65 3 года назад +1830

    Still sitting here with my jaw on the floor! Absolutely spot on, that is EXACTLY what I do. My mind jumps to the worst fears, thoughts, I'm not good enough, and then I get angry and go right into the silent treatment.

    • @rabiujibril1077
      @rabiujibril1077 3 года назад

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    • @rabiujibril1077
      @rabiujibril1077 3 года назад

      +2 3 4 7 0 3 0 8 9 4 8 9 2.

    • @lilli5352
      @lilli5352 2 года назад +52

      I don't know why but am almost crying.. . What u said describes me in a terrific way!!!! Especially the silent treatment bcz i get really scared

    • @kubel83
      @kubel83 2 года назад +90

      And I can tell as a partner who is super loyal, full of empathy and in love, that it hurts like no other.
      My ex Girlfriend with Fearful avoidant did this to me. I was so depressed I nearly took my own life, because she just ghosted me and I didn’t know what I did wrong.
      When her and I met we both immediately fell in love. The first months was absolutely magic. She completely love bombed me like I never been loved before. She did however on our first date reveal her past relationship where she survived an narcissistic ex who was constantly jealous, angry and controlling. I have to admit it was strange she would open up about something so serious that early. Little did I know that was a red flag. So was all the love bombing, a red flag. Cause not only did she make me feel like the luckiest guy in the world cause of all that love. But I also felt the need to be her grand protector, because of all that trauma she had experienced in her past.
      Anyway she told me I was the best thing that happened to her. I was attractive, a stud in bed. Full of empathy, loving. A great listener. I gave her space, and I was fantastic with her kid. She loved me so much. And each day that went my love grew stronger and stronger. I was happy 24/7.
      But sadly as I became happier, she became colder. She began to have nightmares that I would cheat on her. I did everything in my power to comfort her and tell and show how much I loved her. It worked for a short time and she would colder again.
      I brought her gifts and flower many times weekly. I would take walks at the beach and draw hearts in the sand and fill them with roses and then send them to her when she was at work. She told me I was wonderful. Still she became more distant.
      I asked her many times if she was alright, and she just said she was fine. I didn’t believe her but I wouldn’t push her because she got agitated when I asked.
      Suddenly she didn’t have time to see me because she had a lot of work suddenly. And when she replied to a text it would be cold,short and take up 24 hours before she replied.
      I knew something really bad was going on. So I asked her. She snapped and told me why I didn’t respect her personal space. Why didn’t I understand that she was busy. She was a mother with a very important full time job, and she didn’t have time. Also she told me her feelings for was gone. And then she ghosted me.
      I was absolutely heartbroken. I begged for forgiveness for whatever I did to make her feel that way, cause I didn’t know what I did wrong.
      I tried to win her back for one month where I got a reply where she said " Sorry I don’t know what happened. I just know I don’t love you. Have a nice life"
      That was the last I heard from her.
      So I went in to deep depression. I blamed myself and forgot who I used to be. And I almost took my own life... Thankfully I came to my senses and found many channels about this situation where I learned so much. Not only about her but me as well.
      I learned to forgive myself, I began to work out a lot and gained a lot of muscles. I educated myself more and found inner peace...
      One week ago I actually saw her at the shopping mall. She also saw me. She didn’t look like herself. She had lost so much weight, and she looked so tired. My heart broke yet again and I began to walk towards her. She saw me and began to cry and then she ran away.
      A few days later she texted me that she was surprised to see me. And she told me I was looking so good. She even apologized for everything and and said that she had stopped eating because she was sad always.
      I replied back that i didn’t care what she looked like, cause I loved her so much. And if she ever wanted to talk then she knew where to find me. She said thank you. So yeah I haven’t heard from her since. But I shall remain in no contact until she thinks she is ready.
      This is very tough.

    • @kujouramen
      @kujouramen 2 года назад +26

      yes exactly, tho i dont do the silent treatment thing simply cuz i cant let myself treat my partner like that, so i just keep all the negative emotions after a session of overthinking in my head :( i dont want to be too much cuz i know that expressing those thoughts that are objectively dumb would be a lil toxic and i dont want to be toxic

  • @1403Aniaa
    @1403Aniaa 3 года назад +1181

    So true. I almost lost my amazing partner because of my “weapons”. Yes your partner can help you heal your wounds, by showing you how much they love and care for you but also by setting boundaries, sometimes putting the foot down. The best teachers are the tough ones. I’m grateful my partner was firm and didn’t let me carry on. His love made me see that it I continue acting this way, I will lose him. It motivated me to seek help, reach out for it, practice mindfulness and self care everyday. It’s so hard but it’s worth it

    • @craigpurcell1628
      @craigpurcell1628 3 года назад +1

      Hello Ania

    • @yoboogieman
      @yoboogieman 3 года назад +11

      Sadly, some people don't want help even if deep inside they know they need it, they simply will not open to you or any one else until they see it for them selves.. Sometimes it doesn't matter if you care enough for them, they just do what they want and that can be toxic for self. Leave for your own sake. People don't change unless they feel the need.. a real one.

    • @asadturtle05
      @asadturtle05 3 года назад

      Thank you 😊💓

    • @Eg-jd9zt
      @Eg-jd9zt 3 года назад +10

      Yes mine did the same recently and he’s right he shouldn’t have to pay for my past experiences

    • @smiller2648
      @smiller2648 2 года назад +5

      I needed to read this

  • @IevaKambarovaite
    @IevaKambarovaite 3 года назад +1583

    It's never really about someone not messaging us back, but more about what gets triggered in us.
    Then we start feeling rejected or not good enough.
    And sometimes it may even have nothing to do with what that person is saying or doing, but more the story we've created.
    That's why it's our responsibility to communicate with our partner just like Matthew says in this video ✨
    Took me years to understand this 😳

    • @robingood761
      @robingood761 3 года назад +4

      Do you mind if we are friends

    • @jeniferkenney2984
      @jeniferkenney2984 3 года назад +1

      Yes this!

    • @kasianbeauti2473
      @kasianbeauti2473 3 года назад +5

      I recently just realized this:(

    • @tonimarie100
      @tonimarie100 3 года назад +1

      @@kasianbeauti2473 you are not alone !

    • @TheMissyMoser
      @TheMissyMoser 3 года назад +52

      But also understand that if your partner rejects you for that honesty, and makes you feel bad for having insecurities...it’s not about you, it’s about them. If you are anxiously attached, you need to be able to talk about your fears. That none of us should feel bad about not being perfect, because none of us are. We’re only as needy as our unmet needs.

  • @susheetofu
    @susheetofu Год назад +41

    imagine searching this up and trying to improve yourself for a SITUATIONSHIP not even a solid partner. im too deep in this relationship

    • @Ursa_rah
      @Ursa_rah 4 месяца назад +1

      Girl same. I really need to get some things in order.

    • @hadincooper2118
      @hadincooper2118 4 месяца назад +2

      🙋

    • @user-gt7yv2xr8r
      @user-gt7yv2xr8r 16 дней назад

      He's married too you love married guys

  • @zubieM
    @zubieM 3 года назад +3633

    Having an anxious attachment style also means you have an intuition like no other. You have to try and be objective and take control of it at the same time!

    • @jeniferkenney2984
      @jeniferkenney2984 3 года назад +83

      Omgosh yes but it's so hard to do that!

    • @ssmith8758
      @ssmith8758 3 года назад +344

      Eek, yes! Intuition mixed with paranoia!

    • @lilymarianna8776
      @lilymarianna8776 3 года назад +140

      Right? I was just about to comment and ask how we can tell the difference between our intuition and our anxiety/paranoia. My bf left me a couple of weeks ago after a minor argument, and I have this horrible feeling that I sabotaged the relationship. It felt like he was being very manipulative, cruel and dismissive...but I know I have my issues, so how am I to know if I was right or not to feel that way?

    • @Victoriaward
      @Victoriaward 3 года назад +46

      I’ve been thinking that lately. That secure people aren’t so much naturally secure as less likely to pick up on minor cues. Although that relationship could be causal.

    • @PrincessSakuno
      @PrincessSakuno 3 года назад +59

      @@ssmith8758 so FRICKEN true ugh I'm sincerely thinking of seeking counselling because I've only realised since that I've started dating again that I' have extreme anxiety when I date. Like I just start overthinking and self sabotaging ish when there's a disagreement about smth.

  • @anac8654
    @anac8654 3 года назад +1039

    Speaking from experience, anxious attachment is a very serious issue that can take the joy out of everything. Instead of enjoying life with your partner, you attack them with irrelevant aggression, which can be tiring for them.
    I know how hard it is to control yourself during this. Bit relieving to know other people are also experiencing this and this is something normal

    • @danielehijele7021
      @danielehijele7021 3 года назад

      A powerful home that helped me to recover my ex ainda less than 12 hours faster. This is my story; Meu ex e eu we have been together for about 20 years and finally we will have agreed to get married and fiquei very happy when he told me that the testament should marry and fiquei totally satisfied with the joy of finally marrying as homem two my dreams. . ... A week before the day of our marriage, I was already linked and I said that I could not continue as a marriage, if I was surprised and detached. I want to control myself so that I won't end up in the hospital because of the concussion, embora pedisse helps all the nights to end my ex de volta. Então eu ouvi all na Carolina do Sul, USA, testemunharem on a powerful homem that fez a bom bom work helping you to turn to the permanently and tentatively enter into contact with this homem because you do not have hope of trazer meu ex de volta. Finally, I quickly procurei this powerful homem not WhatsApp to get help and tell me not to worry more, that my ex would be back with me permanently in less than 12 hours. No accreditation, more tentei. Surprisingly, you depois that this powerful homem helped me, meu ex voltou for me in 12 hours, as well as powerful homem told me and tied the same to apologize to me. So, you really want your ex to come back quicker now, I recommend this powerful homem that helped me ... send a message for him immediately, no WhatsApp no ​​+2349069188070 .. Agora, I am finally married with her, or homem two Meus sonhos e Eu I certify that you do not perch the hopes of ter seu ex de volta and I send this powerful homem not WhatsApp or number that I just gave, you really want to or ex de volta🗣️🗣️

    • @emmapasqualone
      @emmapasqualone Год назад +48

      How did you fix this because this is exactly what I’m doing to my bf right now and I don’t know how to stop those impulses and acts of aggression because in my head they are so real and so hurtful but they are just old wounds that have been triggered

    • @rockykl408
      @rockykl408 Год назад +1

      What's the solution?

    • @elizabethtrasanco9537
      @elizabethtrasanco9537 Год назад +5

      @@emmapasqualone 🥺 this is my situation two i really want to be better though

    • @rodex122
      @rodex122 Год назад +11

      @@elizabethtrasanco9537 same I am doings this to my girlfriend and its sad I don't want to make her feel bad I'm just so jealous..

  • @mmathis6686
    @mmathis6686 3 года назад +493

    “A lot of relationships end not because the person couldn’t handle our wounds . It’s because they couldn’t handle our weapons”. So deep. ❤️ This video changed my life.

    • @danielehijele7021
      @danielehijele7021 3 года назад +1

      A powerful home that helped me to recover my ex ainda less than 12 hours faster. This is my story; Meu ex e eu we have been together for about 20 years and finally we will have agreed to get married and fiquei very happy when he told me that the testament should marry and fiquei totally satisfied with the joy of finally marrying as homem two my dreams. . ... A week before the day of our marriage, I was already linked and I said that I could not continue as a marriage, if I was surprised and detached. I want to control myself so that I won't end up in the hospital because of the concussion, embora pedisse helps all the nights to end my ex de volta. Então eu ouvi all na Carolina do Sul, USA, testemunharem on a powerful homem that fez a bom bom work helping you to turn to the permanently and tentatively enter into contact with this homem because you do not have hope of trazer meu ex de volta. Finally, I quickly procurei this powerful homem not WhatsApp to get help and tell me not to worry more, that my ex would be back with me permanently in less than 12 hours. No accreditation, more tentei. Surprisingly, you depois that this powerful homem helped me, meu ex voltou for me in 12 hours, as well as powerful homem told me and tied the same to apologize to me. So, you really want your ex to come back quicker now, I recommend this powerful homem that helped me ... send a message for him immediately, no WhatsApp no ​​+2349069188070 .. Agora, I am finally married with her, or homem two Meus sonhos e Eu I certify that you do not perch the hopes of ter seu ex de volta and I send this powerful homem not WhatsApp or number that I just gave, you really want to or ex de volta🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

  • @Kreeplifeinc
    @Kreeplifeinc 2 года назад +24

    I may be anxious but I’m highly intuitive . I understand all that’s around me

  • @yoo1764
    @yoo1764 2 года назад +13

    I have this 100%.. I literally ended things because he didn't send a heart this morning. Thought he didn't love me anymore and I concluded he moved on

  • @KNOCEANMUSIC
    @KNOCEANMUSIC 3 года назад +14

    Short and succinct and accurate. You don't have to be naïve about it, but if you are with someone, choose trust until THEY prove otherwise. New person, new trust. You have to take a bit of a leap of faith at first. Thanks for this video!

  • @ellie200792
    @ellie200792 3 года назад +126

    Thanks for talking about this. It's gotten to a point where I dislike who I am in relationships because of my anxious attachment style. I am seeking therapy though. Hopefully one day I can manage my weapons better and find someone who understands me :)

    • @redline350zHR
      @redline350zHR 3 года назад

      Exactly

    • @pure-pisces4512
      @pure-pisces4512 2 года назад +6

      Same! (Insecure attatched) a life time of rejection (stemming from childhood) it's crippling & leaves u blaming yourself, at 54 I'm still trying to find the correct help & feel I'm best alone to escape the intense pain of rejection/ abandonment, yet so yearn to love & feel love 😢 seems impossible finding someone to accept u, understand u, love u.....& your triggers/pain, it's really simple yet so difficult!!
      Not to fix me just look beyond, understand, support & see the good, the love, the fun, pasion, what could be.etc etc in the person Instead of labelling & running!!! I do understand though that it can be difficult for the partner, but loving someone, seeing the good beyond their Insecurities/illness, compassion & acceptance is THE CRUCIAL KEY!! That's all i/we want!! 😭😭

    • @waleedrasool
      @waleedrasool Год назад

      @@pure-pisces4512 Thank you for expressing that. I am an 18 year old who has the same problem and I always thought that I was the odd one and I hated myself for it but its relieving to me to see that there are other people too suffering with this and this doesn't have an age. Truly comforts me to think that we are not alone in this but together ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lavianahampton4641
    @lavianahampton4641 2 года назад +13

    Don’t take things personally… I had an anxious attachment style . I read that as one of the rules in the book “ the 4 agreements “. Book changed my life . Focus on yourself !! You can overcome this

  • @amandaantico78
    @amandaantico78 3 года назад +54

    I would love this to be a series about identifying your own attachment style and how each style interacts with the other attachment styles. Thank you!

    • @androidaccount6891
      @androidaccount6891 3 года назад +4

      Check out the development school Thais Gibson, that's your answer

  • @JAlexisG221
    @JAlexisG221 3 года назад +577

    Omg how are you reading my mind?! This video came at the right time.

    • @jeniferkenney2984
      @jeniferkenney2984 3 года назад +4

      OMG right?!

    • @dianneciresi6324
      @dianneciresi6324 3 года назад +6

      He said exactly how it is but how do u communicate with someone who has an avoidant attachment style that's dismissive & can't give u what u need to feel secure with them if ur attachment style is this kind like mine is..

    • @cydionaldo8495
      @cydionaldo8495 3 года назад +2

      @@dianneciresi6324 we are in same boat. Broke up my ex boyfriend for months ago. Tried to communicate the best way I know how but we end up blowing up. I only need him to hear and make me feel secure. Nothing else and help me heal with my past wounds and be there for me .

    • @jenniferte6108
      @jenniferte6108 3 года назад +2

      Same!!!! New relationship.. A little scared

    • @kymbelt
      @kymbelt 3 года назад +1

      Forrealtho!
      Synchronicity!

  • @Rwissam1987
    @Rwissam1987 3 года назад +160

    Looks like fighting is a common reaction! I respond to these triggers by getting depressed and deciding to end the relationship without communication because I convinced myself that the story in my head is fact....

    • @redline350zHR
      @redline350zHR 3 года назад +14

      Wow...why am i doing this exact same thing!!! I met “the one” & we both agree about this...it was such a quick connection its almost scary. Now a month in, and im questioning her “babe are you sure you arent messing with me as something temporary? etc (bc i just started doubting myself saying how this is the girl i always wished i met, but kinda was about to accept that her type would never cross paths with me, let alone feel exactly the same way towards eachother)

    • @sarahdoe8512
      @sarahdoe8512 3 года назад +3

      You guys sound Dismissive Avoidant maybe

    • @AmberAyres
      @AmberAyres 2 года назад +14

      You have to acknowledge that fear is crippling you and you’re self sabotaging not allowing yourself to grow. Stand up for yourself and step out of your comfort zone. Don’t let life pass you by

  • @salmapeace7469
    @salmapeace7469 2 года назад +6

    This made me cry, I just lost this amazing person because I attacked. But I later told him it wasn't him, it was me, I was broken, I needed time to heal. I felt angry that what happened 2 years ago could still affect me

  • @beatrizfonseca6059
    @beatrizfonseca6059 3 года назад +519

    Girls, Ive being this type of person because of my past. With my New bf I was totally upfront and open about my issues in the Very beggining. I was afraid of him leave me but I had to tell him. Guess what? He didnt leave me. He supoorts me everyday. He understand why I act like this and he makes me feel Very safe with him. What I learned is: we shouldnt be afraid of communicate. Dont keep It for yourself. Do It in the Very beggining so the Guy is aware of what's happening.

    • @gustafrindestal
      @gustafrindestal 3 года назад +33

      As a guy this is exactly what I'm doing too. When an insecurity pops up I tell it straight away. This way I get the real story. If I don't the story I create will be a lot worse. This is used in storytelling all the time:
      "A man walks with a knife in his hand towards a girl" CUT TO BLACK
      The story we make up in our head: "He is going to kill her"
      The actual story: "He is just helping her cook dinner"

    • @keshakellogg5995
      @keshakellogg5995 3 года назад +9

      @@gustafrindestal Goodness, thank you for your comment! What a helpful example! And kudos for committing to share your authentic, present-moment truth. The truth really does set us free, and healthy people want to love us through all aspects of our humanity. ♥️

    • @katkatkat5
      @katkatkat5 3 года назад +28

      With the right people they won’t keep triggering us, they’ll work with us. Which makes it easier to do the work on ourselves too. Avoidants may listen to our needs if we communicate then but are not willing or able to change and be aware of their own patterns. Often unable to ask for their needs to be met and instead just acting out without forewarning , withdrawing without explanation. That is the worst for an anxious attachment style

    • @androidaccount6891
      @androidaccount6891 3 года назад +8

      I did this, started telling him how I feel about certain behaviours and he said that "I always think too much" and that he thinks we don't match because of that and then broke up with me. I was left so hurt and confused about perhaps it's not that danger-free to open up....

    • @beatrizfonseca6059
      @beatrizfonseca6059 3 года назад +8

      @@androidaccount6891 he didnt like you. Not your fault. He would left you anyways

  • @kdeezybeats
    @kdeezybeats 2 года назад +16

    wow this literally happened lastnight, i created a whole scenario about my girl being out & finding someone else that i had an anxiety attack & in reality her phone was dead but instead of me being calm & expressing my insecurity i attacked her character… which brought me to this video because i want to better myself.

    • @Inflake
      @Inflake 2 месяца назад +1

      gosh.. so real last night too...

    • @kdeezybeats
      @kdeezybeats 2 месяца назад +3

      @@Inflake im still working on it ! im fed up with sabotaging my relationships bc of my projections . it takes us being very intentional & changing our thoughts patterns in that moment! i wish you the best

    • @Inflake
      @Inflake 2 месяца назад +1

      @@kdeezybeats Same relationship? I don’t wanna lose my girl.. She’s amazing and I am so anxious all the time. Please let me know your tips and how you handle getting upset and overthinking

    • @kdeezybeats
      @kdeezybeats 2 месяца назад +2

      @@Inflake no this is two relationships later so recently this girl i was currently talking to was more on the healthy style of dating which mean she didnt have to constantly talk to me all day and her feelings were still there (triggered me) i felt like she was losing interest bc like why wouldn’t you want to talk all the time ? but i learned that its unhealthy to feel that way bc im feeling entitled to her time when she has her own life . I have to trust that if her feelings change she will simply communicate that . another thing i realized is i will create scenarios and run with it and that will change the whole mood !! if her mood changes i automatically assume its about me . When she needs time to her self i automatically assume its because someone else is romantically involved. Which is a selfish way of thinking bc what if shes just having a bad day ? what if she just wants to enjoy her time and do nothing ? most times it has nothing to do with me and yet i try to make it about me . And in those moments thats where the disconnect happens bc im so in my projections that there is no room for empathy when it comes to her actual feelings .
      you have to learn to have compassion and get curious about understanding your partner without projecting our feelings and insecurities on them . We have to trust they will come to us and trust ourselves enough to know this is not our old relationships.

    • @Inflake
      @Inflake 2 месяца назад +1

      @@kdeezybeats oh my God.. the part about mood is so true.. and yeah i think the problem is that we’re too self absorbed with our feelings that we project and assume our partners are feeling this way because of us and get upset because they don’t want to open up.
      thank you for your help!

  • @loissanchez7220
    @loissanchez7220 3 года назад +14

    All true! Staying single helped me heal and I prefer taking all things slow now and be present. We all owe it to ourselves to heal first. And it's no one's fault we got hurt coz it's part of life

    • @ssmith8758
      @ssmith8758 3 года назад +3

      Yes, I understand exactly what you are saying. It took a long time to recognize that I felt the most secure single. But once in a relationship I felt so insecure. An ex once referred to me as an open wound. I would find one thing and pick pick pick. Ultimately sabotaging the relationship. They were decent “nice guys” but I should of had better taste and loved myself more. After a barrage of failed relationships it’s good to be by myself and work on myself. I know when it’s time I will find the right person. Whatever is meant for you will be for you. Sounds cheesy but I love this saying. 💗

  • @antihero414
    @antihero414 Год назад +23

    This hit so close to home and I've never had it explained so clearly before. I had tears of acknowledgement listening to this, I feel not only heard, but like.. I'm not as broken as I thought, and there is hope to heal.

    • @maceyr.6583
      @maceyr.6583 Год назад

      You are not alone. 😊

    • @DjEnsi
      @DjEnsi Год назад

      You are not Broken, we are not anxious we just had the wrong partners. A true partner will stay and work with you. Being alone to to long will also have its issues (if thats your case or in that position). I can personally say this. Ive been single to long and I learned alot. But We will overcome, dont ever let a negative situation become who you are. You work on becoming Secure and keep moving foward! Stay Strong @Kiel Frieden.

  • @aviraltuteja
    @aviraltuteja 2 года назад +3

    I broke up with someone a year ago, I was watching Matthew's videos so that I could move on; I am in a relationship rn, I am still watching Matthew's videos so that I can sleep and work peacefully. Mate you are an angel on Earth!

  • @stephaniefaircloth3849
    @stephaniefaircloth3849 3 года назад +4

    I asked for a sign. And here it is. Thanks Matthew!!!

  • @priscila5612
    @priscila5612 3 года назад +205

    I feel all of this. It's so hard. I empathize with anyone who has anxious attachment style.

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  • @SamElle
    @SamElle 3 года назад +157

    I have the avoidant/anxious attachment style which is probably the worst combo when being in a relationship. I am working towards becoming a more securely attached person because I realize how my own fears have sabotaged my past relationships with people. The inner work is super hard but I have seen progress!!!

    • @stephenwheeler9307
      @stephenwheeler9307 2 года назад +5

      I’m dealing with this rn to the extreme and I’m a male. I have not let me emotions affect the way I’ve interacted with her yet, but I feel like i might explode on her soon. It hurts SO much

    • @jimwarne9500
      @jimwarne9500 Год назад +1

      Haha. I’m very similar to both of you. Except that I ended up exploding my emotions - out if no where tears started coming out of my eyes and I became very vulnerable. I was trying my best in being mature by being open, honest and why I’m hurting. She said: ‘I understand, we both are very similar in the way we think (and our attachment styles), and with our overthinking’. This way I figured, I layer all my cards out in the table, my needs wants and weaknesses, if you take a risk being in an official relationship with me then we could go far. Although, for her, she also has some form of commitment issues. It’s been about 2 weeks since we last saw each other, her communication is worsening, but she always says she will get back to me when she decides yes or no. I’m trying to be patient, but the ambiguity hurts. She has power in our relationship right now, not me. And it’s hard not knowing whether to move on or not.

  • @ueberalice
    @ueberalice 3 года назад +1890

    "A lot of relationships end, not because couldn't handle your wounds, but because they couldn't deal with our weapons"
    That is quote-worthy.

  • @Nicole-tn2qc
    @Nicole-tn2qc 3 года назад +114

    "the more you squeeze the more it slips away"

  • @dianacovaciu5589
    @dianacovaciu5589 3 года назад +5

    Sooo... This guy litterally read my mind and he said exactly what i feel and i couldn't kinda put into words. It's crazyy that i see this video exactly now, when i just talked with my boyfriend about my anxiety and it's mind blowing how everything aranged. This really helped me to understand myself better. For ex, now i know my weapon is sarcasm and sometimes victimizing so that he can feel bad for something that maybe he didn't even do but i made up in my sick mind. I think i'm lucky cause he's special and he loves me and understands me and even so he stands by my side. I hope i will get over it one day and that i will be able to treat him right🙏

  • @childofthemoon5415
    @childofthemoon5415 3 года назад +65

    Seeing this title being like "yes, definitely"
    edit: I am so grateful I am in therapy now and not just using my weapons anymore but instead communicate my hurt, experiences and my triggers and to have a partner who is so understanding, loving and patient. One year ago I never thought that'd be possible.

    • @kary3949
      @kary3949 3 года назад

      Me too Hahahaa

    • @zubieM
      @zubieM 3 года назад

      Same here- good luck

    • @IevaKambarovaite
      @IevaKambarovaite 3 года назад +1

      Therapy is the best!well done you

    • @jeniferkenney2984
      @jeniferkenney2984 3 года назад

      Same here about the therapy and weapons. But I still kick myself bc I lost a good guy bc of my weapons in the past. Not a day goes by I don't think about him. I really messed up and want him back in my life but it's too late. 😭😥

    • @roses8493
      @roses8493 3 года назад

      @@jeniferkenney2984 why is it too late?

  • @Diana-wk9qv
    @Diana-wk9qv 3 года назад +210

    Yes 😭 I low key sabotaged my last relationship because of paranoia of him leaving or cheating on me, when he didn’t really ever give me a reason to not trust 😭 but I definitely learned my lesson 🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @randomloveworld1489
      @randomloveworld1489 2 года назад +1

      Same🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

    • @chiarabeat
      @chiarabeat 2 года назад +6

      How did you over come that?

    • @AngelAguilar-wr4qn
      @AngelAguilar-wr4qn 2 года назад

      Me

    • @tuimedaqog6244
      @tuimedaqog6244 Год назад

      Same

    • @Diana-wk9qv
      @Diana-wk9qv Год назад +36

      @@chiarabeat sorry just saw your comment! And have learned to be more confident in myself. Knowing that I am more than enough. And that living paranoid will only mess me up and I can’t control the actions of another person. I am not saying you should turn a blind eye, but you shouldn’t live paranoid. And you should trust your partner, especially if they are not giving you a reason not to trust them. Also, trust that things always come to light, and I’m pretty sure if he ever cheats, you will find out. And if that ever happens, be strong and leave. But don’t live in paranoia and know that you are more than enough 😊🙏

  • @annaschulte7902
    @annaschulte7902 3 года назад +2

    Amen. I am there for my partner to help him heal his wounds, I am in the relationship to help you find positive ways to deal with your emotions. I am not here to be a dumping ground for your negative emotions. When did we decide that this is acceptable behaviour? Oh but, he is having a tough time at work, he had a bad childhood, he is triggered.......nope, not doing that anymore. Your emotions are your responsibility. Find healthy ways to deal with them.

  • @dailydoseofmedicinee
    @dailydoseofmedicinee 3 года назад +269

    When you are under stress or anxious, this system kicks into action, and physical symptoms can appear - headaches, nausea, shortness of breath, shakiness, or stomach pain.👍

    • @SDsc0rch
      @SDsc0rch 3 года назад +2

      ??? - seriously?
      geez... I'm glad I'm a man!
      this emotions-causing-physical-symptoms thing is foreign to me
      sounds hellish...

    • @roses8493
      @roses8493 3 года назад +15

      @@SDsc0rch guys experience them too lol

    • @SDsc0rch
      @SDsc0rch 3 года назад +1

      @@roses8493 - like I said... I'm glad I'm a man

    • @erikainthesky
      @erikainthesky 3 года назад +1

      this is how i feel right now

    • @julifunnygirl71
      @julifunnygirl71 3 года назад +3

      This has been me for the last 2 days 🥺

  • @SK43996
    @SK43996 День назад

    I believe as well as others, that dismissive avoidant people can make a secure person anxious because of the mixed signals they give which causes a secure person to overthink everything and question their own sanity.

  • @TheBiggestMoronYouKnow
    @TheBiggestMoronYouKnow Год назад +320

    Self awareness/monitoring will be the skill I’m so glad I taught myself as a kid! I have an anxious attachment style and me knowing that I’m insecure and anxious, I can be more self aware and just ask myself if I’m blowing it out of proportion. I’m noting slow but steady change in mentality. Especially reduced mood swings. If you’re like me and you’re trying to be better for someone you love, good luck

    • @isaiahjr9259
      @isaiahjr9259 Год назад

      Me lol

    • @jacksherby1411
      @jacksherby1411 Год назад +6

      There with you, hope we can slowly evolve our minds. Good luck to you!

    • @keilahsmith6112
      @keilahsmith6112 Год назад +2

      How did you learn more about developing these skills/tools?

    • @cryinginthewilderness5198
      @cryinginthewilderness5198 Год назад +2

      I’m dating such a nice girl and I can’t help but have these horrible assumptions and I know that it’s me.

  • @malexmartinez4007
    @malexmartinez4007 3 года назад +90

    I'm bawling my eyes out. It so painful to hear reality stated so clearly and directly.

  • @icequeen4136
    @icequeen4136 3 года назад +2

    Hi Mathew. Just wanted to say thank you for all your content over those years. I am forever grateful. I met my Man purely because of the confidence I gained from your book back in 2015, and we're together since, the best possible relationship I could have ever asked. Authenticity was always my strong virtue. Over time I healed the past. I have strong foundation, thanks to you, and I am building something new now, for that I need space and time. I value my time more than I ever did before. I am reviewing the content I consume on a daily basis. And I decided to leave this channel. I know you understand, your mission is accomplished for me. Thank you from the bottom of my Heart.

    • @icequeen4136
      @icequeen4136 3 года назад

      @@angelculby3449 Hi. You missed my point entirely. I am happy in the relationship, and it's time to concentrate on another aspects of my live too. For that - I need more time. Since a day has only 24h, I decided to leave few YT channels really. Time to live :) Blessings

  • @wildwoman4911
    @wildwoman4911 3 года назад +8

    Matthew, That phrase "they couldn't handle our weapons" (that use to defend ourselves when we are triggered) is so insightful and helpful! I appreciate it! Namaste 🙏

  • @dallas2160
    @dallas2160 2 года назад +2

    Thank god there are people like me. I messed up this way and I’m going to fix it.

  • @jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862
    @jaxx-inspiregrowcreate2862 3 года назад +417

    The most important thing will always be communication.
    If you’re feeling anxious about something your partner says or does communicate that and it will make everything much easier

    • @IevaKambarovaite
      @IevaKambarovaite 3 года назад +45

      That's true. So often it's not even about what they're saying or doing. It's very often about what gets triggered in us.
      It's never really about someone not messaging us back.
      It's more often about feeling rejected, feeling we're not good enough.
      And sometimes it may even have nothing to do with that person is saying or doing, but more the story we've created.

    • @mipatriabella
      @mipatriabella 3 года назад +23

      It’s not just communicating what you are going through, it’s how you communicate it too. How do you do this without devaluing yourself?

    • @denisejaydub
      @denisejaydub 3 года назад +23

      The problem is when you talk yourself out of communication with them because you’ve convinced yourself they don’t care or why should they change just for you

    • @katkatkat5
      @katkatkat5 3 года назад +10

      That is if they actually care and respond...

    • @barbarawilson3153
      @barbarawilson3153 3 года назад +3

      Jack's you are so right communication is the number one positive thing in a relationship the next thing I feel is intimacy

  • @Techn0Fox
    @Techn0Fox 2 года назад +2

    I honestly have no words to describe how much I can relate with these anxious feelings, and the insight you've provided. I'm in tears just relating from the experiences. Thank you so much.

  • @lindakitten2481
    @lindakitten2481 3 года назад +351

    Everyone needs to read ATTACHED. It’s so valuable to understand ourselves, why we are attracted to certain types and the dynamics that play out.

    • @michellejgelman6572
      @michellejgelman6572 3 года назад +6

      I agree! I am 3/4 of the way done ATTACHED and its truly been life changing.

    • @scenepunk09
      @scenepunk09 3 года назад +5

      Who is it by I feel like this might be a common subject matter for books

    • @ninadnagpure880
      @ninadnagpure880 3 года назад +4

      Yes, I'm planning to read it...does the book tell us what an anxious attachment style person should do to become a secure one..?

    • @katherinep708
      @katherinep708 3 года назад +6

      who's the author please?

    • @TheMissyMoser
      @TheMissyMoser 3 года назад +19

      That book was a game changer! As soon as I read that book I was like, “Oh my god! I’m not crazy!” Then it gave me some tools to help make myself more secure and eventually find a healthy relationship. Thanks to that book I’m married with a baby. I didn’t think that was possible a few years ago.

  • @CheeseNacho_
    @CheeseNacho_ Год назад

    i've been on an enormous healing journey since i realized i have this type of attachment, i've started to look back on my previous relationships and oh god, it's been always this problem the thing that broke those relationships

  • @kellierodriguez4124
    @kellierodriguez4124 3 года назад +394

    It’s up to you to communicate your fears, anxiety and stressors but up to your partner to help you feel safe.

    • @sarahdoe8512
      @sarahdoe8512 3 года назад +3

      This!

    • @shaileshgururani9788
      @shaileshgururani9788 2 года назад +21

      Yeah that's exactly what I feel.. I didn't get that assurance in return and got more anxious, going through hell though the intensity decreased over time but when that feeling came I just hated myself for feeling that way or having feelings for that person.

    • @animepabu5526
      @animepabu5526 Год назад +1

      I did this n my partner only ever got annoyed when I tried to communicate my honest feelings. That def didn’t help

    • @cutiepiea3687
      @cutiepiea3687 Год назад

      @@shaileshgururani9788just leave

    • @gianxie
      @gianxie 11 месяцев назад

      @@animepabu5526I know, right!

  • @viddywell01
    @viddywell01 9 месяцев назад

    Been finding myself watching this for solace after a broken relationship, being at the receiving end of the anxious partner.
    It's very hard for both parties. I understand it and it all makes "logical" sense. I understand the wounds. I see the cycle happen. I can pinpoint it as its happening. I can call it out and try to be logical and perceptive. I care very much for the person. I wish it could have worked.
    Unfortunately I have my own wounds of confidence, being called "bad" on everything they had experienced in the past wore me down. The brandishing of weapons eventually led me to pull away and caused resentment. I so wish it could have been different.

  • @mariesham2996
    @mariesham2996 3 года назад +9

    Everyone needs to understand their attachment style and perhaps work on how we relate . But sometimes it’s just about finding someone else with a compatible attachment style or acceptance of the differences💁‍♀️

  • @KNolsable
    @KNolsable 3 года назад +2

    Wow Matt, it's true. We have to deal with our demons, weapons, feelings and wounds. It's important to communicate our partners all those in order to help one another ♡

  • @katherinep708
    @katherinep708 3 года назад +47

    my ex boyfriend always gave me the silent treatment whenever there was a problem, he also thinks he was better than me and constantly belittled me, i stuck by him for 7 years. very glad i'm not with him anymore, it was emotionally draining and awful. turned out his father was an arrogant person and used to give him the silent treatment as well. i can't imagine if i ever had a child with him and how broken the child could be.

    • @ellie200792
      @ellie200792 3 года назад +9

      Ahh I can relate to this! Ex's have either given me the silent treatment or leave me in limbo "I need time to think about this" rather than just talking it out and moving past it. Sometimes this would go on for days because they just couldn't or wouldn't communicate and it felt like torture for me who has this anxious attachment style. Just ended up being so toxic.

    • @Lilsunshinebaby
      @Lilsunshinebaby 3 года назад +11

      Silent treatment for me was the most painful to bear. I never could understand why someone would want to ignore instead of come together to work it out.

  • @Belanova881
    @Belanova881 3 года назад +6

    This is great Matthew. Thank you for teaching us to trust and not jump to conclusions or attack our partner.

  • @RougeRadiant
    @RougeRadiant 3 года назад +126

    I really struggled with relationships and I did a deep binge of Matthew's videos and it has helped tremendously. I'm in a healthy relationship now (probably my first.) Thanks Matthew ❤️👍🏽

  • @danielhill9652
    @danielhill9652 Год назад

    I never comment on videos... I'm trying to fix my trust issues because I ruined things with an amazing girl after constantly attacking her. I can not say enough how much this helped me identify what was wrong in my head...

  • @bernadettekarlegan1672
    @bernadettekarlegan1672 3 года назад +7

    I just went through this in a 1.5 yr relationship that just ended almost a week ago. I was the anxious one and I presume that my ex became avoidant. I would try to communicate w him about my insecurities and he often times would become agitated about it and eventually we would fight because I was petulant in trying to get my point across, it would always result in him looking past me like I didn’t matter and he would leave saying he wasn’t sure about the relationship. Every. Single. Time. And I would beg and cry and chase. It was horrible. He would say he never realized we had a problem all the while I was there trying to communicate w him. For instance I would express to him “I feel like x, y, z which makes me feel not desired by you and not loved and it makes me sad.” And his instinct would be to become annoyed, deny, shut down, lash out and eventually storm off. It was really hard trying to make something work with someone who felt like they didn’t need to put in any work. A lot of arguments and breakups could’ve been prevented had he learned to stop and listen to learn. I am slowly learning myself and have taken full responsibility in my role of the demise of our relationship but I’m the thick of it right now and feel soo lost and broken.

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      @douglasfraser9968 3 года назад

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  • @nycemina7331
    @nycemina7331 3 года назад

    literally reading the book “attached” and just thought a youtube video about it would be helpful, here you are

  • @AndreyZenperial
    @AndreyZenperial 3 года назад +341

    At the end of the day it comes down to your own value and self worth, there’s just no way to truly love someone and bring fulfilment into your relationship if you don’t love yourself

  • @lollipiccolohstyle17
    @lollipiccolohstyle17 6 месяцев назад

    I feel like this because of my past relationship trauma with a Narcissist. It's so hard feeling this way going into a new healthy relationship. It doesn't feel like me at all, but I know it's necessary for healing. I hate giving him the silent treatment for it, but I also know if I don't voice my emotions, he will never know what is truly hurting me.

  • @caterinapuca5606
    @caterinapuca5606 3 года назад +46

    Matthew, sometimes I think you're spying on me because the timing of your videos is always astonishing lol

  • @bpoydras1503
    @bpoydras1503 5 месяцев назад +1

    Omg!
    I just broke up with my beloved girl whom suffers from anxiety. This presentation is spot on her mannerisms. I only wished I was perceptive a lot sooner. 😢💔
    Thanks for this.

    • @adrien8521
      @adrien8521 4 месяца назад +1

      even when you’re perceptive it can still be exhausting. so you really don’t know ❤

    • @bpoydras1503
      @bpoydras1503 4 месяца назад +1

      @@adrien8521
      Funny you used the word exhausting. That is exactly the word I used while telling her the reason why I was breaking up with her.

    • @adrien8521
      @adrien8521 3 месяца назад

      @@bpoydras1503 yeah it’s interesting because you’re not exhausted and breaking up because of the things they might be anxious about (being insecure about their looks/money/intelligence/etc) but because of the anxious stories they create in their head and how they project it onto conversations

    • @bpoydras1503
      @bpoydras1503 3 месяца назад +1

      @@adrien8521
      You have an expert level of understanding, as you continue to explain exactly what I am experiencing.
      Thank you for the confirmation.

  • @utahnnajones8887
    @utahnnajones8887 3 года назад +138

    He literally explained my love life in less than 7 minutes.
    "They couldn't deal with our weapons" makes so much sense. Thank you once again Matthew, I will send this to my ex🙏😝

    • @jeniferkenney2984
      @jeniferkenney2984 3 года назад +2

      Right?!

    • @Sarafara7
      @Sarafara7 3 года назад +16

      I mean, it’s not something to be proud of. We shouldn’t expect people to know how to deal with us when we lash out as defense. I

    • @Malitubee
      @Malitubee Год назад +3

      You’re proud of being a burden?

  • @afshah.7972
    @afshah.7972 3 года назад +1

    This makes so much sense! My anxious-avoidant ex’s favourite weapon was passive-aggression and attacking me head on over something minute. He always seemed super committed to misunderstand me no matter how kind, loving and understanding I was toward him. He would always interpret my words and actions in the worst way. It was so painful and emotionally draining trying to defend myself constantly from all the weapon. I’m much happier and peaceful now on my own without the drama. Thanks for explaining so well! I doubt if he saw this video he’d ever be willing to put the effort and time to look inside or introspect. I think some people are afraid of change and their ways. They like to choose the convenient route to blame others because of their bitterness and unhealed past hurt. I have forgiven him and moved on. I choose kindness. 💓 🌸 🌺

    • @robingood761
      @robingood761 3 года назад

      You are amazing

    • @countcrow
      @countcrow 3 года назад

      Is there any way to save a relationship like this? I've just done the attacking and he won't speak to me in order to try to fix it? It's a distance relationship so telling is all I have. Should I contact him or wait for him to contact me? Everyone is saying ex here. Is there hope?

    • @afshah.7972
      @afshah.7972 3 года назад

      ​@@countcrow I'm sorry I did not read your question properly. It is a difficult situation Wendy.
      It might be possible to save the situation if, on one hand, the attacking partner truly apologises and takes responsibility of their behaivour, is able to put themselves in their partner's shoes and work on themelves (and past traumas). It takes time to self heal, but definitely possible. It takes time to be able to learn to be present and in the moment.
      On the other hand, the other partner also needs to be kind and understanding to be able to support your healing journey when you are vulnerable with them.
      One thing I learnt from life is that once we make peace with ourselves and are able to love ourselves, everything feels great! Take good care Wendy 🤗💓

  • @HELLO-iq5rb
    @HELLO-iq5rb 5 месяцев назад +4

    It's so simple. A quick text to put the anxious person at ease is all it takes.
    Tell them where you are, who you're with and what you're doing. Oh and...Don't lie. It doesn't have to be an essay and it's hardly a chore.

  • @zkhan9936
    @zkhan9936 3 года назад +1

    The not texting back is true... went through that anxiety phase and had a anxiety attack when she told me she was seeing someone else

  • @cherylchaney9220
    @cherylchaney9220 Год назад +48

    This is 100% me! I’m so scared of messing up my new relationship because my anxiety is already getting the best of me!

    • @DjEnsi
      @DjEnsi Год назад +3

      Stay Strong @Cheryl Chaney anxiety is just a temporary feeling that happens just keep moving forward and work on being secure. Keep busy, be around positive and supportive individuals and you will be okay!

    • @strawberrymuffin840
      @strawberrymuffin840 8 месяцев назад

      Its just tempoary one keep going

  • @crimsontyt
    @crimsontyt 8 месяцев назад

    Unrequited love, where you thought you built a connection with someone, can be a trigger too.
    With experience you realize some things, can trigger your anxiety, yet your heart and memory, can't stop something like an minor anxiety attack, from an bad memory stored in your brain.
    Even though you've gotten over it, with time.

  • @katkatkat5
    @katkatkat5 3 года назад +85

    Honestly... anxious attachment often matches with avoidant attachment. So it’s not entirely the anxious fault to “sabotage” rather it is an interplay between both. Avoidant pushes away while anxious comes closer, both triggering each other. Anxious people often suffer a lot in these kind of relationships, all their worst fears and insecurities coming out. It’s not easy at all. It’s a survival mechanism and a trauma response imo. I have so much compassion for them as I’ve experienced the same. Avoidant people trigger me. With secure people I’m way more secure as well.

    • @reidpurcell3949
      @reidpurcell3949 3 года назад

      Hello Katerina

    • @Nina-jc3be
      @Nina-jc3be Год назад +2

      I've realised before seeing a narcissist I haven't had anxious attachment. It developed through trauma and avoidat people really scare me. I cut it off immediately with people like that 😔

    • @PatriciaJ-nq6fn
      @PatriciaJ-nq6fn 2 месяца назад

      Well said ! As I learn more about this issue the more I see myself in it, now to find the way out!

  • @nicoleglenn2872
    @nicoleglenn2872 2 года назад

    I needed to hear that making these mistakes is ok. I am trying to grow- it's a painful process. Just hearing that it's ok, from you, gave me a little permission to forgive myself, this morning. Thank you.

  • @tyraisjustunt2512
    @tyraisjustunt2512 3 года назад +46

    This video saved my relationship! I thought I wanted him "accept" me with my traumas but after this I realized he was trying to reach me and I never let him to do so. Thank you million times. ❤

    • @danielehijele7021
      @danielehijele7021 3 года назад +1

      A powerful home that helped me to recover my ex ainda less than 12 hours faster. This is my story; Meu ex e eu we have been together for about 20 years and finally we will have agreed to get married and fiquei very happy when he told me that the testament should marry and fiquei totally satisfied with the joy of finally marrying as homem two my dreams. . ... A week before the day of our marriage, I was already linked and I said that I could not continue as a marriage, if I was surprised and detached. I want to control myself so that I won't end up in the hospital because of the concussion, embora pedisse helps all the nights to end my ex de volta. Então eu ouvi all na Carolina do Sul, USA, testemunharem on a powerful homem that fez a bom bom work helping you to turn to the permanently and tentatively enter into contact with this homem because you do not have hope of trazer meu ex de volta. Finally, I quickly procurei this powerful homem not WhatsApp to get help and tell me not to worry more, that my ex would be back with me permanently in less than 12 hours. No accreditation, more tentei. Surprisingly, you depois that this powerful homem helped me, meu ex voltou for me in 12 hours, as well as powerful homem told me and tied the same to apologize to me. So, you really want your ex to come back quicker now, I recommend this powerful homem that helped me ... send a message for him immediately, no WhatsApp no ​​+2349069188070 .. Agora, I am finally married with her, or homem two Meus sonhos e Eu I certify that you do not perch the hopes of ter seu ex de volta and I send this powerful homem not WhatsApp or number that I just gave, you really want to or ex de volta🗣️🗣️

  • @Vantouringson
    @Vantouringson Месяц назад +1

    I need some advice.
    I have recently began to fall in love with my partner. For a month things were perfect, staying over, laughing, love and connection.
    Last night she hit me with “you don’t make me feel special, and you’re lucky because if I didn’t like you I wouldn’t have even shown up tonight”. She began telling me what I wasn’t doing right to her, even though she’s all over my life. Pictures on my desk, phone, bedroom, car. I’m always texting her, wanting to be present.
    I feel extremely insecure in our relationship now because I feel as though I won’t be good enough in her eyes. I feel as though I will get hurt trying to love like she wants. I have never been in a healthy relationship. This is all new to me, and I’m trying my best.
    I don’t want her to leave before I can even tell her I love her.

    • @FaithfulandTrue949
      @FaithfulandTrue949 Месяц назад +1

      Are there green flags, what does she enjoy/appreciate what you do for her. What could fix it (more love texts & emojis, plan a break, meet family) what's her love language. You are not a mind reader so she needs to communicate what's missing for her.
      Don't twist yourself into a pretzel trying to get her validation... you're a good one for being on this comment section 👏🏻

  • @Equitable_Street_Access_SF
    @Equitable_Street_Access_SF 3 года назад +25

    I recently lost a third relationship due to me being too anxious and therefore lashing out at my partner too much. I have had four relationships total in my life, the first one didn't end because of my anxiety, but the last three did. I'm finally seeing a pattern and I can no longer be in denial that the way I get when I am overly anxious is very destructive to my relationships. I simply cannot deny this any more, especially with getting dumped for a third time. It's really sad, but at least I've learned my lesson for the future (*if* God blesses me with yet another partner 🙏)!

    • @clementnwafor7670
      @clementnwafor7670 3 года назад

      Hello, my dear I have been in this same situation ✔✔ don't let anyone come into your 💕 relationship I know of some one who can help you fix this💕 ___ ___+ 2 3 4 7 0 2 6 9 9 9 3 5 9

  • @vikkigupta2003
    @vikkigupta2003 Год назад

    One issue is when there are one too many incidents. It becomes really hard to trust especially when both partners don't live together. But I get you and it was helpful.

  • @therefurbishedlife
    @therefurbishedlife 2 года назад +8

    It’s so hard to not assume negative situations when we have those fears because of that person’s actions in the past. So while I know various fears are rooted in a real origin, I could see how my brain was now rewired to always be suspicious or assume negatively when something arises. It does cause a lot of fights by what we build up in our mind. I guess the questions is, does that person deserve your trust, if so try soooo hard to rewire your brain to not assume the worst, step back, think things thru logically before blasting your fears or insecurities. Talk thru them. I’m starting on my road to try my best to improve

  • @Soquetes222
    @Soquetes222 Год назад +2

    And just like that..., you've just described the relationship I had with a guy I almost married... I tried for two and a half years. I misread the whole situation, and thought he was insecure, immature and that he would grow it out. But he never did. I felt it in my heart that the relationship would have gone south very quickly if we ever got married without fixing the underlying aggression, and I left him while we were engaged. He later married and seemed to be happy. I am glad for him, because I really loved the guy. However, this was the only relationship that pushed me into having panic attacks afterwards, and kind of complicated my life in the aftermath for a while. It's very cool you are helping people with these issues, for they are very destructive. Thank you. Cheers.

  • @noah1602
    @noah1602 Год назад +40

    You just read the hell out of me

  • @isabel-bh3mw
    @isabel-bh3mw 2 года назад +1

    Recently, during an argument, I told my boyfriend that I don’t wanna lose him. His answer was something I’ve been telling myself nonstop for a while, but hearing it from him made me realize how true it actually is. He just said “If you continue thinking that you’re gonna lose me, you’re gonna end up actually losing me” and that hit me stronger than I expected, specially because I knew that already :/ It’s really hard to get better, but I’m trying

  • @TizaDeVas
    @TizaDeVas 3 года назад +35

    This is exactly what I needed to hear.
    Would love to know more about some different ways in which to be vulnerable, without coming across as wounded or dependant on my partner to "save me"...
    I've watched your videos for years and have gained a wealth of knowledge and now I'm in a long distance relationship that taking a toll on my anxious nature, since it all new to me.

  • @maddyG7414
    @maddyG7414 2 года назад +1

    I definitely wasn’t 100% secure before, I struggled with anxiety in the relationship, but I was still relatively calm and happy. Then I found out after I cut him out due to the pain that my ex was unfaithful and manipulative. I’d had this gut feeling that I was being strung along and mistreated and I was right. That stuck with me for years. I thought I was healed through the hard work I put into my self esteem…until my current relationship of 7 months. I’m struggling HARD with insecurity and fearing a repetition of events. My partner is so lovely and has helped by being considerate of my feelings. However in the end, it’s my job to fix this. It’s just so hard and painful sometimes.

  • @XaRiLeY93
    @XaRiLeY93 3 года назад +3

    This has actually helped me and explained it really clearly to me So thankyou, I get very anxious with GF doing other things but im working to be better !

  • @cz8587
    @cz8587 Год назад

    This is so accurate that I can barely keep watching. I am being called out, for sure.

  • @yoboogieman
    @yoboogieman 3 года назад +27

    If your partner doesn't communicate as much you would like, after you tried a few times... leave. If they love you or feel they can change, you can talk and try again if you like, but it has to come from them. Communication is key.

    • @ramonavillegas7385
      @ramonavillegas7385 6 месяцев назад

      Leave period? Essential if you’ve already brought it up a few times?

  • @lloydjones3371
    @lloydjones3371 2 года назад

    Many excellent comments below that help me understand that I am not alone - thank you.

  • @terrilee734
    @terrilee734 3 года назад +21

    You can't make someone be with you. If they cheat or leave oh well. Let them go!! People go to jail because of cheating and revenge. Just walk away

  • @mariaoxyuk1278
    @mariaoxyuk1278 3 года назад

    I am having anxious type of attachment and connecting to avoidant partners every time. Those turns relationship to the nightmare every single time. After reading this book 📕 I understand myself more, but there is no chance to change it. Better communication works only if the partner interested in building something. If he is just avoidant/ you can’t fix it with communication on your side. He will keep you hanging, or rejected

  • @asmrbebexo
    @asmrbebexo Год назад +11

    “Alot of relationships end not because they couldn’t deal with our wounds but because they couldn’t handle our weapons.”
    Wow. This is so powerful.

  • @Sam-mn4ed
    @Sam-mn4ed Год назад

    I don’t know about that. Some people make us feel more anxious than others and it’s true for people who haven’t been through that in a tough way. That gut feeling is something to take note of. It’s your second brain, after all. My motto is - if something feels “no bueno” trust it. Walk away and be around people that don’t make you feel like that, there’s plenty.

  • @shivanimarathe6390
    @shivanimarathe6390 3 года назад +39

    Sometimes it feels as though I'm disassociated from myself and the world and in those moments, I never really understand how to love or even what it means to love. Even though, I'm very well aware of what it all really means to me and I don't really understand in those moments, where to go and what to do next...

    • @shivanimarathe6390
      @shivanimarathe6390 3 года назад +4

      If that makes any sense...

    • @faith2444
      @faith2444 3 года назад +2

      ommggg this is also what i'm going through atm🤧 i'm confused

    • @vinibatra9081
      @vinibatra9081 3 года назад +2

      I understand these feelings so well.. Just try to ground yourself in those moments. Just to see 5things around you , hear 5things and smell .. Bring back senses and bring your attention to the present moment. You will feel good slowly slowly

    • @shivanimarathe6390
      @shivanimarathe6390 3 года назад +1

      @@vinibatra9081 I guess... I usually get back to work whenever it happens. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't...

    • @shivanimarathe6390
      @shivanimarathe6390 3 года назад +1

      @@faith2444 it's irritating, isn't it?

  • @valentinavadillo
    @valentinavadillo Год назад

    Also that’s how it feels when you’re dating a narcissist and your soul is trying to tell you something! I use to feel like that but now in a healthy relationship I feel so secure, no need to try to calm myself or anything.

  • @jeenjeanjeen
    @jeenjeanjeen 5 месяцев назад +28

    I knew about my exbf's anxious attachment style and his wounds, and i tried to be understanding, compassionate, and accepting of them. But in the end, his turbulent emotions and the story he created about our relationship drove him to breaking up with me as an attempt to manipulate me into "meeting his needs". I accepted the breakup as i had no energy or desire to continue indulging his passive aggressiveness and temper tantrums while i was grieving the loss of my heart dog just 2 weeks prior.
    For those struggling with anxious attachment, please seek help managing your thoughts and emotions. It is exhausting for the partner on the receiving end to constantly dig deep to find more and more patience every time u come at them with weapons.

    • @renasemenko3304
      @renasemenko3304 5 месяцев назад +4

      I absolutely agree! I wish they could understand what they put us through with their false accusations, rages, jealousy, blaming...it feels more like coercive control and gaslighting which are both the worst form of abuse. It's so selfish of them to think we have to stick around as their emotional punching bag. Maybe for a while, but 4 years later I am done. And he is 55, if he hasn't addressed his insecurities by that age there is probably no hope.

  • @Sfinchphotography
    @Sfinchphotography Месяц назад

    definitely! Not only that but you can adapt and change attachment styles due to life experiences and also other relationships. I am an anxious and my ex was an avoidant and it seems I am more avoidant than before.

  • @inkerikavantera
    @inkerikavantera 3 года назад +24

    After years of working on myself and my issues through psychotherapy, EDMR, meditation and so on has resulted me in reaching secure attachment. Wow. I am so proud of myself. I will always carry part of that trauma in me (fearful avoidant) but I have so much compassion towards them and myself that they are not domineering and dictating my life longer. Of course I have to choose my partners very carefully, I am still drawing those avoidant types to me like glue.

    • @joeburtonkravat2003
      @joeburtonkravat2003 2 года назад

      Please tell me what kind of medication i cant physically talk to a doctor im just too shy of a person which is pathetic i know

  • @joshjacob1530
    @joshjacob1530 Год назад +1

    Never had a chance perhaps if I am given one we shall see.

  • @eadc2158
    @eadc2158 3 года назад +13

    I don't have a relationship to sabotage.😂

  • @hr06207
    @hr06207 3 года назад +1

    This is uncomfortably true...

    • @danielehijele7021
      @danielehijele7021 3 года назад

      A powerful home that helped me to recover my ex ainda less than 12 hours faster. This is my story; Meu ex e eu we have been together for about 20 years and finally we will have agreed to get married and fiquei very happy when he told me that the testament should marry and fiquei totally satisfied with the joy of finally marrying as homem two my dreams. . ... A week before the day of our marriage, I was already linked and I said that I could not continue as a marriage, if I was surprised and detached. I want to control myself so that I won't end up in the hospital because of the concussion, embora pedisse helps all the nights to end my ex de volta. Então eu ouvi all na Carolina do Sul, USA, testemunharem on a powerful homem that fez a bom bom work helping you to turn to the permanently and tentatively enter into contact with this homem because you do not have hope of trazer meu ex de volta. Finally, I quickly procurei this powerful homem not WhatsApp to get help and tell me not to worry more, that my ex would be back with me permanently in less than 12 hours. No accreditation, more tentei. Surprisingly, you depois that this powerful homem helped me, meu ex voltou for me in 12 hours, as well as powerful homem told me and tied the same to apologize to me. So, you really want your ex to come back quicker now, I recommend this powerful homem that helped me ... send a message for him immediately, no WhatsApp no ​​+2349069188070 .. Agora, I am finally married with her, or homem two Meus sonhos e Eu I certify that you do not perch the hopes of ter seu ex de volta and I send this powerful homem not WhatsApp or number that I just gave, you really want to or ex de volta🗣️🗣️

  • @anetkakopacheva4912
    @anetkakopacheva4912 3 года назад +37

    Ah, reason for most of my failed relationships. I would love it if you give your insight on toxic relationships created with this anxiety attachment and what could you do if you are the toxic one, in order to save it.

    • @robingood761
      @robingood761 3 года назад

      That's a nice ideas

    • @sarahdoe8512
      @sarahdoe8512 3 года назад +2

      It's usually not just one 'toxic' person but rather the anxious/Avoidant dance

    • @michaelhouse5276
      @michaelhouse5276 3 года назад

      @@sarahdoe8512 elaborate, I’m curious

    • @sarahdoe8512
      @sarahdoe8512 3 года назад

      Work towards becoming securely attached

    • @aneka2009
      @aneka2009 3 года назад

      what you could do? Get into therapy

  • @adoseofoptimism6680
    @adoseofoptimism6680 3 года назад +1

    I got dumped 3 weeks ago, started watching ur videos and bought the book, now my ex is begging to hangout with me and I put him in the friendzone, thanx for the help :)

  • @lindakitten2481
    @lindakitten2481 3 года назад +86

    The book attached explained my anxious attachment style and why I am drawn to those with and avoidant style. ( they’re the ones that usually create the huge chemistry in attraction) This combinations a disaster and I’m grateful to now understand the reg flags but also not blame them for their behavior because it all comes from childhood adaptations to our caretakers. I’m learning to recognize my tendencies and move to more secure responses.

    • @tdesert1516
      @tdesert1516 3 года назад +3

      Who wrote it?

    • @sarahdoe8512
      @sarahdoe8512 3 года назад +1

      @@tdesert1516 Heller and Levine

    • @mariaoxyuk1278
      @mariaoxyuk1278 3 года назад

      Yes! Me too! This book is so helpful with understanding and accepting. We are the way we are!

  • @thatgirl5630
    @thatgirl5630 3 года назад +1

    I always over analyze his actions, his words, his tone of voice, his face...I always catch things that make me feel like he doesn’t want to be with me. It sucks bc i feel like it’s just me and I’m acting different and shitty and this is probably making him feel some type of way...ugh.

  • @luciaharrington4036
    @luciaharrington4036 3 года назад +21

    I love Matthew Hussey's video and they have been so helpful to me HOWEVER I would say that this is ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE ANXIOUS ATTACHMENT STYLE. I've doing a lot of work at the moment to try to heal my core wounds and become more secure rather than having an anxious attachment style, and I was very much the opposite of this I didn't have the kind of protest behaviours that Matthew is talking about here and often I wouldn't protest at all even when I was treated badly for being so scared of being abandoned or alone. For me having an anxious attachment style is all about the kind of behaviour I have when I feel like someone is distancing themselves from me and my constant efforts to try not to get them to leave by trying harder and harder to please them or do what they want

    • @beegee5305
      @beegee5305 2 года назад +1

      Yes, "distancing" behavior is very passive aggressive and would make even a non-anxious/attachment style person have anxiety and wonder what the heck is going on.

  • @ModernJewelryMakers
    @ModernJewelryMakers 3 года назад +2

    Brene Brown talks about us being "meaning making creatures" The need we have to make up "meanings" to things.

    • @danielehijele7021
      @danielehijele7021 3 года назад

      A powerful home that helped me to recover my ex ainda less than 12 hours faster. This is my story; Meu ex e eu we have been together for about 20 years and finally we will have agreed to get married and fiquei very happy when he told me that the testament should marry and fiquei totally satisfied with the joy of finally marrying as homem two my dreams. . ... A week before the day of our marriage, I was already linked and I said that I could not continue as a marriage, if I was surprised and detached. I want to control myself so that I won't end up in the hospital because of the concussion, embora pedisse helps all the nights to end my ex de volta. Então eu ouvi all na Carolina do Sul, USA, testemunharem on a powerful homem that fez a bom bom work helping you to turn to the permanently and tentatively enter into contact with this homem because you do not have hope of trazer meu ex de volta. Finally, I quickly procurei this powerful homem not WhatsApp to get help and tell me not to worry more, that my ex would be back with me permanently in less than 12 hours. No accreditation, more tentei. Surprisingly, you depois that this powerful homem helped me, meu ex voltou for me in 12 hours, as well as powerful homem told me and tied the same to apologize to me. So, you really want your ex to come back quicker now, I recommend this powerful homem that helped me ... send a message for him immediately, no WhatsApp no ​​+2349069188070 .. Agora, I am finally married with her, or homem two Meus sonhos e Eu I certify that you do not perch the hopes of ter seu ex de volta and I send this powerful homem not WhatsApp or number that I just gave, you really want to or ex de volta🙌❤️👀

  • @mipatriabella
    @mipatriabella 3 года назад +40

    But how? How do you communicate how scared you are of opening your heart and being vulnerable and end up getting hurt without making the other person think you are too needy or weak?

    • @2nd_Directorate
      @2nd_Directorate 3 года назад +19

      Trust. You need to trust them. And if you do trust tthat person enough, just say how it is. Just start talking.
      On the plus side, if your partner reacts like you described, he is just not the right one for you.
      I was on both sides and it is the best thing that can happen. Either getting this weight off your shoulders, or the experience to know your partner even better than before.

    • @empress9857
      @empress9857 2 года назад

      Yes and it needs be express from you nd I believe it’s beneficial for your mate .. yes it may get repetitive but hopefully they work with you Thru it.

  • @pixxie__
    @pixxie__ 3 года назад +1

    This was explained in a really good way I had never heard before.

    • @FarFromSoft
      @FarFromSoft 5 месяцев назад

      Exactly what I was thinking

  • @najaberthelsen
    @najaberthelsen 3 года назад +13

    'A lot of relationships ends, not because they couldn't handle our wounds, but because they couldn't deal with our weapons'.
    I had to hear that a few times more. Write it down and read it 5 times, before my conscious understood.