5 Protest Behaviors in a Relationship You Shouldn’t Put Up With

“If you can’t change that, then we should call this off.”

Anggun Bawi
Hello, Love

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Are you dating someone with an anxious attachment style where she/he seems to always be unstable emotionally? Do you find yourself feeling stuck in dealing with them, or do you probably start thinking to call it to quit?

While it’s easy to walk away from relationship conflicts, the reward of trying to keep it together is very much worth it — as long as you’re sure this is the right person for you.

Just because your partner is anxious, that doesn’t mean they aren’t capable of becoming someone who’s more secure.

As much as it’s on them who should work on it, you can also try to be their best supporter. After all, a relationship is teamwork, right?

Most anxious use protest behavior when they’re upset/frustrated. It’s on their system that in order to get what they want, they should do something that sometimes falls into the negative or even toxic habit.

Depending on how long you’ve been together and whether there’s still hope to reduce these protest behaviors, you also need to know your limit. Here are the five common protest behaviors that…

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Anggun Bawi
Hello, Love

writing on trauma, dating and relationships - in the hope that you'll feel less alone on your journey | lives in vancouver 🇨🇦