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Having a need isn't the same thing as being needy. globug0822 Send a noteboard - 30/06/2011 02:49:12 AM


Nothing to do with insecurity. Some people need to be looked at and admired, or just paid attention to. Doesn't even matter if it's romantic. Even if I'm spending time with someone totally platonically, if someone's not looking at me it's going to bother me. I've even made comments to a few people on non emergency cell phone use when one has the option of interacting with a real live person.



I couldn't tell if you were doing one of those things where you were so blatant it was hard to tell if you're being sarcastic. But basically, "some people just need to be constantly paid attention to," (and that is what this is, constant- the OP says this happens whenever they're out, it's not a one time thing) is essentially the definition of needy and insecure.



I definitely agree that dialing up the obvious checking-her-out might be a good idea, and calm her insecurities (plus, it can be fun- I have nothing against PDAs). But in order to calm her insecurities, let's admit that yes, this girl does seem to have them.


And just to make it snarky:

needy |ˈnēdē|
adjective ( needier , neediest )
(of a person) lacking the necessities of life; very poor : needy and elderly people.
• (of circumstances) characterized by poverty : those from needy backgrounds.

insecure |ˌinsiˈkyoŏr|
adjective
1 (of a person) not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious : a top model who is notoriously insecure about her looks | a rather gauche, insecure young man.


Just because a person is insecure and has a deficiency in something they need doesn't make them bad or unworthy. Just because she constantly does it when they are out doesn't mean she needs attention constantly. When you have a deficiency it just grows worse and worse until you get caught up.

I am not saying that you SAID that she was unworthy, necessarily, but you and most of the people in this thread are implying just that.

She needs attention and doesn't know how to ask for it, I expect. It's not like there is a "I am not having my needs met for Dummies"... unless there is, in which case someone should buy it for her.


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My girlfriend is insane Postsecret - 29/06/2011 03:49:38 PM 1477 Views
I doubt she's trying to push you away. She's just that needy and insecure. Sareitha Sedai - 29/06/2011 03:57:14 PM 633 Views
Is this just a rant or do you want advice? *NM* Palatine - 29/06/2011 03:59:37 PM 308 Views
Sounds to me ... Nate - 29/06/2011 04:08:07 PM 800 Views
Nate is advocating a calm, reasonable approach. Tashmere - 29/06/2011 11:55:54 PM 651 Views
You need to have a very serious discussion about this with her Wulf`gar - 29/06/2011 04:53:37 PM 692 Views
Run. Amyrlin - 29/06/2011 05:28:38 PM 694 Views
I'm with Amy... Run! Isaac - 29/06/2011 05:52:08 PM 666 Views
If she's worth it in other ways, I wouldn't run. nossy - 29/06/2011 05:58:46 PM 730 Views
You are too weak. PUA theory says do the total opposite of what common sense tells you Sports_Gambler - 29/06/2011 06:03:09 PM 752 Views
Don't apply pua to a long term relationship... Helene - 29/06/2011 06:11:36 PM 755 Views
It should work here too Sports_Gambler - 29/06/2011 06:25:23 PM 726 Views
Seriously, stop buying into pua Helene - 29/06/2011 06:41:56 PM 649 Views
Honestly, check into her for cheating. Dragonsoul - 29/06/2011 06:13:15 PM 816 Views
Agreed. Crazy ol Lews Therin - 29/06/2011 06:21:06 PM 645 Views
This is a possibility. *NM* Tashmere - 29/06/2011 11:49:03 PM 263 Views
A possibility. *NM* everynametaken - 30/06/2011 04:53:03 AM 259 Views
How old are you both? Helene - 29/06/2011 06:20:02 PM 634 Views
Dump her. Tell her you never were interested in others, but now are due to her constant nagging. *NM* Tom - 29/06/2011 06:27:59 PM 284 Views
"Baby, you were so insistent when I wasn't doing it that I thought you wanted me too!" MightyYT - 29/06/2011 06:32:48 PM 622 Views
I agree. I know it would push me away. *NM* ironclad - 29/06/2011 10:40:13 PM 302 Views
That sounds so callous. But it is what I would do. I think that someone could get away with calling Tashmere - 29/06/2011 11:51:43 PM 644 Views
When someone complains about a gf/bf, when is it not the consensus that the relationship should end? Vivien - 30/06/2011 12:13:28 AM 609 Views
I am glad you called me on that. I was wrong to jump to jump on the "dump her" bandwagon Tashmere - 30/06/2011 03:46:24 AM 751 Views
Insane chicks are hot...for an hour at a time. Tigr - 29/06/2011 07:05:50 PM 676 Views
Decide which part of the Crazy/Hot Scale she is on... MightyYT - 29/06/2011 08:37:37 PM 683 Views
I agree with what Nate said ßelals Girl - 29/06/2011 07:53:27 PM 647 Views
Does that mean you're getting her a premie? Joel - 29/06/2011 09:03:18 PM 714 Views
It's just an annoyed rant! Unlikely she's as insane as the consensus in the thread. Vivien - 29/06/2011 09:11:45 PM 746 Views
Ogle her constantly. Dannymac - 29/06/2011 09:21:41 PM 725 Views
^ Danny and Vivien potentially have a point. Nate - 29/06/2011 11:00:41 PM 759 Views
That's right! Vivien - 30/06/2011 12:04:49 AM 673 Views
That's incredibly insecure and needy. Just... just so you know. beetnemesis - 30/06/2011 12:10:50 AM 593 Views
I did not use the word constant. Vivien - 30/06/2011 12:36:29 AM 661 Views
*shrug* I'm just saying beetnemesis - 30/06/2011 01:45:49 AM 606 Views
Having a need isn't the same thing as being needy. globug0822 - 30/06/2011 02:49:12 AM 748 Views
Yeah, I'm not trying to say (either of them) are bad people beetnemesis - 30/06/2011 03:33:59 AM 598 Views
Yes ironclad - 30/06/2011 05:16:23 PM 695 Views
Buy sunglasses. *NM* TaskmasterJack - 30/06/2011 12:36:31 AM 292 Views
The man with the practical advice out of left field while everyone else is arguing at home base. *NM* Vivien - 30/06/2011 01:41:12 AM 305 Views
*NM* Fox and Ravens - 30/06/2011 01:53:13 AM 299 Views
Re: There's no telling if... Gaps - 30/06/2011 02:11:27 AM 640 Views
Somebody I talked to brought up a valid possibility that I didn't know existed. I was wrong to jump Tashmere - 30/06/2011 03:41:53 AM 630 Views
Good point--those things really screw up some women and different ones have different effects *NM* Wulf`gar - 30/06/2011 01:53:44 PM 287 Views
I can't use them. They turn me into the Mega Bitch. Beqi - 30/06/2011 08:21:17 PM 1104 Views
You are wise. Two Wongs - 04/07/2011 12:02:35 PM 996 Views
Tell her you're gay so she doesn't need to worry about you seeming to check them out. snoopcester - 30/06/2011 11:30:03 AM 656 Views
We're all just a little bit insane. Kel - 30/06/2011 05:20:22 PM 621 Views
Insecurity is not fatal. She needs to feel better about herself. Beqi - 30/06/2011 08:19:19 PM 613 Views
If you've had the DISCUSSION, and she's still nagging you...I'd find it annoying. *NM* StarrBecca - 01/07/2011 05:50:00 AM 292 Views
Tell her every thing you said here emphasis the last sentence Danu - 04/07/2011 01:38:43 AM 669 Views
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