Hey im 17/f. Its hard to explain this situation but im going to try my best. I have that constant need to be wanted by many guys. If i dont have a "back up" i dont feel secure i guess you could say and i hate it. I feel like its an addiction i have. When i have a boyfriend i have to flirt with other guys and know somebody else likes me too. I never do anything more besides flirt because i would never cheat. Its just i have a constant need to know i could have somebody else i dont need that one person. I dont really know how to explain it. Can somebody please tell me. is this normal? Have you gone through something like this? Any advice would be appreciated!
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? ediemarie answered Tuesday January 27 2009, 10:07 am: Hi,
I don't know if it's normal, but a lot of people especially women, feel this way. It's all about insecurity. It makes you feel good to know that you're wanted by everyone. You have to get to a place where that is not needed and you are comfortable in your own skin. You feel like you have to have a back up because you don't want to be alone. You feel unworthy if you don't have a man. Most of us have been there.
You should mature out of it once you figure out that your fine with or without a man. Try and read some self-help books on the subject or talk to someone you trust about the situation. That might work.
Good luck,
Ediemarie [ ediemarie's advice column | Ask ediemarie A Question ]
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