What does being over possessive mean?

Being possessive means you’re being a little selfish about people or things in your life: you’re clinging to them tightly and saying “Mine!” Being possessive isn’t a good thing — possessive people are usually insecure and controlling.

Why are people over possessive?

Possessiveness often stems from insecurities related to attachment styles. People with attachment anxiety tend to have a negative view of themselves and a positive view of others. They worry that their partners can’t be trusted. They have a chronic fear of rejection.

Does over possessiveness have a place in a healthy relationship?

Well let me tell you ‘over possessiveness’ has no place in a healthy relationship because this extra possessive nature in due course pushes love to backseat. Usually, an over possessive partner has a huge ego, and doesn’t have regard for the feelings and freedom of other person; he/she tries to control everything.

Is over possessive nature killing your relationship?

If the answer to these questions is yes, it’s time you slow down, before your nature (which can be termed as over possessive, now), kills your relationship. Although deep down your love and care is leading to such nature of yours, if you don’t change now, soon you will lose the person you love the most.

What is possessive form?

The possessive form is the way we indicate ownership. By adding either an ‘s (apostrophe + “s”) or an apostrophe on its own, we indicate that something is owned by a person, animal, place, or organization.

How to overcome possessive behavior?

1. Enhance our sense of self – If insecurity is at the root of our possessive behavior, we have to start to look at ways to bring more self-compassion into our lives. We have to take steps to overcome our inner critic and truly accept that we are worthy and okay on our own, independent of anyone. We are strong and capable.