What is the meaning of clingy relationship?

[girlz]

What are specific behaviors of a clingy partner? Do you have any specific examples or people you directly know?

[caring__1]

A clingy relationship is one where an individual has no life other than the partner and is constantly expecting the partner to validate, give that person purpose and make them whole. They want to believe they are everything to their partner, and their partner can't exist without them. They overinvolve themselves in their partner's life and aren't comfortable with their partner doing anything without them. Physical contact is pretty much constant, even holding them all night while they sleep. They are always getting under foot, causing you to frequently trip over them. They need to feel needed, so they reinforce dependency in those they cling to. As others have said, they come across as desperate, and you feel smothered by their attention.

[nurse]

When someone says their partner is "clingy," they usually mean that the person is overly dependent or constantly needing attention and reassurance. It's like having someone who wants to be super glued to your side all the time.

Imagine you're trying to chill and play some games or read a book, and your partner keeps texting every five minutes asking what you're doing, who you're with, or why you haven't replied yet. That's classic clinginess.

Being clingy can stem from a bunch of things like insecurity, past relationship issues, or even just a different understanding of what's normal in a relationship. Some people might not even realize they're being clingy because that's just their way of showing they care.

But here's the kicker – it can be a bit suffocating. Without that, things can feel overwhelming pretty quickly. Communication is key here. If someone feels their partner is too clingy, it's crucial to talk it out and find a middle ground that works for both.

[Bearrrrr]

It could be not letting them go anywhere without you or calling you all the time wanting to know where you are or what you’re doing

[Ironic_Method]

Needing constant validation, reassurance, and constant responses.

[katiesmuff]

Someone who is always physically hanging on to their partner

[Gezbelle]

Where you have no private space. You feel suffocated.

[Wise4myage]

Desperation and neediness.