Both people in a relationship are responsible for its health and stability (viaPsychology Today).

Though insecurity may start long before the relationship itself, certain situations can contribute to or cause relationship insecurity.

Emotional insecurity may appear as a lack of self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or anger issues.

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Though emotional insecurity is often the biggest concern in a relationship, it’s not the only one.

Signs of insecurity

Often signs that you may be insecure in your relationshipcenter around jealousy.

Still, when jealousy gets out of hand, you may engage in doomsday thinking.

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You might second guess where your partner is and who they are talking to throughout the day.

If they are late getting home from work, you may wonder if they are cheating.

That’s when the behavior ventures into toxic territory.

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It’s a byproduct of having little confidence in yourself.

Still, childhood isn’t the only thing that causes insecurity.

It’s a form of manipulation and also shows they aren’t committed.

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Sometimes our current relationship or partner is not to blame.

It can be as simple as life gets busy and partners unknowingly grow inattentive or distracted at times.

A healthy way to combat feelings of insecurity is tobuild your self esteem(viaCosmopolitan).

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Also, don’t rely solely on your partner for entertainment and companionship.

Meet up with your friends regularly, visit family, and grab lunch with a coworker.