Nicholas Purcell Psychotherapist

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How to love a woman with abandonment issues

Introduction

If you've been in a relationship with someone who has suffered from abandonment issues, then it's likely that you have struggled with understanding and dealing with her. Abandonment can cause some people to become afraid of being alone, which leads them to seek out relationships with people who are unreliable or incapable of loving them the way they need to be loved. This often creates an unhealthy dynamic within relationships where both parties feel insecure and don't feel like they're getting what they need from each other. If this sounds familiar, don't worry: there are ways to overcome this issue so your relationship can grow into something healthy and fulfilling for both of you!

Be honest and straightforward

  • Be honest and straightforward

When you're dealing with a person who's been hurt in the past, it's important to be honest and straightforward. If you lie or are dishonest, they'll know it—and they might not trust your relationship as much. They may also assume that anything else you say is false as well, which means that any future promises will sound hollow and insincere.

Be willing to say ‘no' when necessary. There are all kinds of situations where saying no can be an act of kindness toward someone who has abandonment issues. For example, if their friends ask for advice about something personal but uncomfortable for you (like sex), don't feel like you have to give them your opinion just because someone asked for it! You're allowed—even encouraged—to say no sometimes; don't let fear of hurting someone's feelings stop this from happening!

Finally: if there's something that makes both of your lives easier (for example: taking out the trash) then do so without being asked every single time; this sets an expectation that will make things work better over time without us needing another reminder each time we need help with something small but necessary throughout our days together."

Be patient and understanding

Your partner may have abandonment issues. If she does, it is important to be patient and understanding while working through the process of dealing with them. You can't fix her pain, but you can help her manage it.

If your partner starts acting withdrawn or scared, don't push her to talk about it if she doesn't want to. Be there for her in whatever way she needs: a hug or foot rub might work best sometimes; other times all you'll need is a sympathetic ear as your girlfriend cries on your shoulder about how much life sucks right now.

You should also make sure that this doesn't become an excuse for passive-aggressive behavior from either party—if one person is always withdrawing from conflict resolution without a good reason (like being overwhelmed by severe depression), then this becomes an unhealthy pattern that makes both partners feel hurt and frustrated over time.

Be consistent and present

  • Be consistent and present.

  • Be there for her, even when she doesn't need you to be.

  • Be predictable in your actions, words and thoughts. That means "normal" things like showing up on time for appointments or remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other important dates; it also means being reliable enough that she can count on you when she needs help or guidance.

  • Be a good listener: pay attention to what she wants to talk about (and don't interrupt), ask questions that show interest but not judgment ("how did that make you feel?"). Don't try too hard—just listen as if it's the most interesting thing in the world!

Be loyal and reliable

To love a woman with abandonment issues, you have to be loyal and reliable.

  • Be faithful – If you’re in a relationship with someone who has abandonment issues, it can make them feel very insecure if they think that you are cheating on them or looking at other women with lustful eyes. Make sure that your partner knows that your love for them is true and that no one else matters except for the two of you.

  • Listen – If a woman feels as if she is being ignored then this will cause her to feel abandoned because she won’t feel as if anyone truly cares about her as an individual or what she has to say. Make sure that when the two of you are spending time together, especially those times when there aren’t many distractions around (like television), listening attentively is important so that both parties can communicate effectively without any problems arising between them later down the line.* Be there for her – While every relationship requires some compromise from both sides before anything else happens between two people involved in such an endeavor but it also means being there physically when needed most with little notice given ahead of time! After all - wouldn't want either party feeling left out... right?

Be trustworthy and dependable

First, be trustworthy and dependable. If you’re dating someone who has abandonment issues, they may be extremely sensitive to any sign that you don’t want to commit to a relationship. Make sure that everything you say is true and aligned with your actions. If there is something important you need to talk about or a conflict that needs resolving between the two of you, clear it up as soon as possible so it doesn't build up over time into something bigger than either one of you can handle on their own.

Be honest with them about your feelings no matter what those feelings are—it will make all the difference in building trust in their mind. Don't play games with her by being two-faced or inconsistent; this only serves as evidence of someone who isn't willing or ready for commitment which will cause even more anxiety for her because she now has more reason than ever before not believing anything else said by anyone else ever again."

Be safe

The first step is to understand that you need to be safe. You can't endanger your partner by doing things like threatening her well-being with physical or emotional harm, being emotionally unavailable, or tempting her into bad influences and behaviors. If you love someone with abandonment issues, do your best not to threaten their sense of security in any way.

Abandonment is hard on everyone, so be sensitive to a person's needs.

Abandonment is hard on everyone, so be sensitive to a person's needs.

This doesn't mean you should take responsibility for their anxiety or depression, because that would be unhealthy and unfair. But if you notice that something has been bothering them lately, try asking them about it in a supportive and empathetic way. Maybe they're worried about something at work; maybe they're having trouble with their family; or maybe there's nothing wrong at all—they just need someone to talk to in order to process whatever feelings are coming up in the moment. If you can offer this sort of comfort without feeling pressured into doing so, then congratulations: You've just made one small step toward helping your loved one feel less alone!

Conclusion

We hope these tips will help you to understand the issues around abandonment in relationships and how best to approach the subject. Remember that everyone has different needs and levels of comfort when it comes to talking about their feelings, so don't be afraid to ask your partner if they want or need support from you on this topic. And most importantly, be patient with yourself as well as your partner!