Over possessive relationships – You all love to hate them. You have probably been in one where your significant other was all up in your business and wanted to control every aspect of your life. A little possessiveness is good for a relationship. You know, that tingly feeling you get when you know that someone desires you and loves you enough to make you feel like you’re the only thing that matters in their world. However, things can get out of hand really fast. If your lover wants to know where you are every second of the day, and they’re struck by a bout of jealous rage whenever you relate or speak to someone else, then you have a problem in your hands. For this reason, you should be wary of getting into a relationship with someone who is over possessive. So, do you know how to tell if a man is possessive? Find out below.
Signs of a Possessive Man
He is the Decision Maker
A possessive man always wants to make decisions that mostly concern you that have nothing to do with them. You will notice that this man wants to be part of every decision you make and going against the decision he makes doesn’t go down well with him.
He Mistakes His Possessiveness for Love
Once you start noticing his possessive tendencies and point them out, he will defend himself citing it as love. It is natural for possessive men to say that they are possessive because they love you and only want the best for you. Some will go as far as saying that what they do is for your own good and safety.
He Is a Stalker
This is one of the most obvious signs of a possessive man. This man will stalk your every move and will demand to know everywhere you go. He gets mad at you for going to places he doesn’t approve of. He will call you up several times when you’re out running errands or meeting with friends. He will offer to come and join you or come and pick you up to take you home. This mostly happens because possessive men do not like sharing their women’s time with other people.
He Won’t Let You Try Out New Things
A possessive man will be overly protective of you and will not approve when you want to experience new things without him. He will behave like something terrible will happen to you when he is not around since he imagines only he can keep you safe. In case you decide to do something without him, it might lead to a fight.
You Do Not Need Male Friends
A possessive man will always get mad at the smallest of issues such as you having male friends. He will never approve of your male friends. He always sees them as quick replacements for him and will do anything to prevent you from creating any memories with them. Any idea of spending time with male friends will be quickly shut down.
He Is Clingy
One of the clear signs of a possessive man is his need to remind you that you complete him or that you are the center of his world. While it might seem romantic, they can be telltale signs of a man who is controlling. He wants to spend every waking moment with you because they believe they own you.
He Will Sabotage Your Friendships
When he realizes that you still prefer spending time with your other friends without him, the possessive man will device schemes to break your friendship. It is natural for him to start criticizing your friends and even tell lies about them to persuade you to stop seeing them. He may even try to turn you against people you care about, even your family.
He Has Zero Respect for Your Personal Boundaries
When you are in a relationship with a possessive individual, personal space is nonexistent. He does not understand why you would need to spend time away from him. He will constantly impose himself on you even when you’ve clearly said you need some alone time.
He Controls Your Wardrobe
When you are dating a possessive man, you cannot wear anything you choose. He will want to control what you wear to ensure it meets his standards. This is mostly because he does not want you to wear anything that will draw attention to you. If it looks good on you, chances are he won’t approve of it. Some will go as far as accusing you of wanting to impress other men with your dressing.
He Has Temper Issues
One of the obvious signs of a possessive man is having anger issues. Every time you disagree with him and do things contrary to his will, he will have get angry and even become abusive. More often than not, you will find yourself in the middle of a confrontation because you stayed out a few minutes past your usual time, or you talked for too long on phone with your friends.
He's Manipulative
It is very easy for him to mess up your self-confidence to try to get his way with you. He will work to ensure you have low self-esteem and then make you feel that only he understands you and wants you. If you let him, he can easily make you hate yourself and even develop depression.
He Monitors Your Social Media Activity
He will stalk your activity on social media and question your choice of friends. In case he gets hold of your password, he might send messages to your friends guised as you and even unfriend those he doesn’t like without your knowledge. He will accuse you of having an affair and flirting from something as simple as liking another man’s picture.
These are some of the most common signs of a possessive man. It is important to help them seek help for their self-esteem and security issues. It is also advisable to end the relationship before it becomes a problem for you and your loved ones.
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