Are you constantly asking "do you still like me?" even though they literally just told you they love you? Do compliments feel like they fizzle out instantly, leaving you hungry for more? Girl, if you're foaming at the mouth for reassurance and it's never enough, this post is your wake-up call! 💕

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The Hidden Message You're Sending When You Seek Constant Reassurance

Here's the tea that might sting a little (but I'm saying it with SO much love): when you're constantly seeking reassurance, even after your partner has already given it to you, you're telling them that you're not listening. 🙈

I know this feels harsh, but hear me out. When someone tells you they like you, they love you, they want to be with you, and then you immediately ask again or need "more," what message does that send?

It's like they're calling you on the phone, but you're not picking up. They keep calling and calling because they feel like they're not being heard. And honestly? That doesn't feel good for anyone involved.

Think about it from their perspective - how would you feel in a relationship if you consistently felt like you weren't being heard? That's exactly what constant reassurance seeking can create, even when it comes from a place of genuine fear and anxiety.

Why Reassurance Feels So Short-Lived (The Pop Firework Effect)

You know those little fireworks you throw on the ground that just go "pop" and fizzle out instantly? That's exactly how reassurance feels when you're struggling with anxious attachment. ✨

Even when your partner gives you the most beautiful, heartfelt reassurance, it doesn't stick. Your brain treats it like that tiny firework - a quick pop of relief, and then you're right back to feeling anxious and needy.

This happens because you're operating from a place of fear instead of self-soothing. When we don't know how to regulate ourselves emotionally, when we haven't addressed the wound that's making us feel so insecure, even the most genuine love and reassurance can't penetrate our defenses.

The problem isn't that your partner isn't giving you enough - it's that your receiver is blocked. It's like trying to pour love into a cup that has holes in the bottom.

The Real Issue: Your Receiver Is Blocked

If you struggle with your own confidence, your sense of self, or your self-worth, then your ability to truly receive love and reassurance is going to be compromised. 💔

Here are some signs your "receiver" might be blocked:

• You deflect compliments or don't feel them deeply
• You struggle with boundaries (not knowing where you end and others begin)
• You have a hard time making decisions without extensive input from others
• You try your best not to disappoint anyone, even strangers
• Your mind constantly compares yourself to others

When these core issues are present, it doesn't matter how much reassurance someone gives you - it's going to bounce right off because you don't have the internal foundation to receive and hold onto it.

Working on how to receive is a major part of healing. Relationships are about dialogue - that beautiful call and response where they express love, you receive it fully, and that energy flows back out naturally.

The Difference Between Need and Want in Relationships

Let me get real with you for a hot second: there's a huge difference between needing something and wanting something in relationships. 🤔

You're absolutely allowed to ask for what you want! You have that divine right. But when you're asking from a place of need - that desperate, scarcity-driven energy that says "if I don't get this, something bad will happen" - that's when things get problematic.

Need often comes from fear and scarcity thinking. When you "need" that hug at 8pm, when you "need" them to text you back immediately, when you "need" constant validation - you're operating from a place that says you can't survive without it.

But gorgeous, nothing bad is actually going to happen if you don't get that specific reassurance in that exact moment. You might feel like you're going to die, but you're not. 💕

The intention and energy behind your ask matters more than the ask itself. Are you coming from a place of scarcity and fear, or from a place of non-attachment and openness?

What Your Partner Really Wants (It's Not What You Think)

Here's what I've learned through my own journey and working with countless clients: your partner doesn't want you to stop asking for things. They want you to show up differently when you ask.

It's not about the words you say - it's about who you're being when you say them. The same request can land completely differently depending on the energy behind it.

When you ask for reassurance from a place of trust and openness rather than fear and desperation, everything changes. When you can ask for a hug because it would feel nice (not because you'll spiral without it), when you can express your needs without the underlying panic - that's when real intimacy happens.

Your partner wants to feel like their words matter, like their love lands, like their reassurance actually reassures you. When you're constantly seeking more, it can feel like their efforts don't count.

How to Start Healing Your Reassurance Addiction

The real work isn't about learning how to ask "better" - it's about healing the wound that's making you so hungry for external validation in the first place. 👑

Start by getting curious about what's driving that need. Often, it stems from:

• Feeling like love was conditional in your past
• Having your emotional needs dismissed or minimized
• Learning that you had to perform or achieve to be worthy of love
• Experiencing inconsistent care or attention as a child

The goal isn't to never want reassurance again - it's to get to a place where you can receive it fully when it's given, and you don't need it desperately to feel okay about yourself and your relationship.

This is deep work that involves building your self-worth, learning to self-soothe, and creating a secure internal foundation that doesn't depend on constant external validation.

Next Steps For The Anxious Girly

If you resonated with this post (and I know you did, boo!), here are your next steps:

1. Practice receiving - Next time you get a compliment or reassurance, pause and really let it sink in instead of immediately asking for more
2. Get curious about your "need" vs "want" - Notice when you're asking from desperation versus genuine desire
3. Work on your self-worth outside of relationships - Build your confidence through keeping promises to yourself and following through on commitments
4. Join the Healing Girl Gang - Surround yourself with other women who understand this journey and can support your healing

Remember, healing isn't linear. No effort is wasted! You're exactly where you need to be on your journey to becoming secure. And trust me when I say that the peace on the other side is SO worth it.

Key Moments in This Episode

• [0:00] Introduction to seeking constant reassurance and what it means for your relationship
• [2:30] The story of Claire meeting her husband and recognizing he was "a good guy"
• [5:54] What constant reassurance seeking really says to your partner
• [8:16] The challenge of having a "blocked receiver" when it comes to love
• [10:29] Listener mailbox question from Jamie about asking the same questions repeatedly
• [13:25] The difference between having the right to ask vs the need behind the ask
• [15:45] How intention and energy behind requests matter more than the words themselves

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• How To Stop Needing Constant Reassurance in Your Relationship
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• Breaking the Self-Doubt Cycle in Your Relationship

Remember gorgeous, your healing journey is unique. Be gentle with yourself, and know that you're never alone in this process. The Healing Girl Gang has your back! 💫